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Assessing Self-medication Practices Among Healthcare Providers With Migraine in Saudi Arabia
Bandar Nasser Aljafen1, Jodi Mohamad Alkahwaji2, Sarah Amin Alamoudi2
1Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Brain and Behavior
|August 23, 2025
Summary
Healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia frequently self-medicate for migraines, citing easy access and busy schedules. Many are unaware of medication-overuse headaches (MOH), highlighting a need for targeted education.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder.
- Self-medication (SM) among healthcare providers (HCPs) for migraines presents potential risks.
- Understanding SM practices in HCPs is crucial for effective migraine management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate self-medication practices among HCPs in Saudi Arabia for migraine management.
- To identify reasons for self-medication and commonly used medications.
- To assess awareness of medication-overuse headaches (MOH) among HCPs.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Electronic self-administered questionnaire distributed to various HCP categories.
- 1054 HCPs participated in the study.
Main Results:
- 165 (15.7%) HCPs reported self-medicating for migraines.
- Common reasons included perceived knowledge, easy access to medication, and busy schedules.
- Paracetamol and NSAIDs were the most common self-prescribed medications; many were unaware of MOH.
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of self-medication for migraines among HCPs in Saudi Arabia.
- Lack of awareness regarding medication-overuse headaches (MOH) requires immediate attention.
- Targeted educational programs and policies are needed to address SM and MOH.
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