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The Effects of Migraine on Driving Safety, Habits, and Risk Perception
Hamit Genç1, Reza Ghouri2, Asena Ayça Özdemir3
1Department of Neurology, Gaziantep City Hospital, Health Application and Research Center, Gaziantep-Türkiye.
Summary
Migraine significantly impacts driving habits, affecting frequency, speed, and confidence. This study highlights the need to consider migraine
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Transportation Safety
- Public Health
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder with potential effects on daily activities.
- Driving is a complex task requiring cognitive and sensory functions that can be impaired by migraine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the multidimensional effects of migraine on driving behaviors.
- To assess driving habits and safety strategy adherence in individuals with migraine.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, hospital-based, cross-sectional study.
- Face-to-face interviews using a adapted Driving Habit Questionnaire.
- Quality of life assessment using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6).
Main Results:
- Of 1333 drivers with migraine, 64.4% were female, with a mean age of 36.7 years.
- Migraine drivers drove ~4.86 days/week; 92.2% used seat belts, 85.2% checked mirrors.
- Male gender, smoking, alcohol use, longer experience, and lower HIT-6 correlated with frequent driving, higher speeds, and overconfidence.
Conclusions:
- Migraine influences driving frequency, speed preferences, and self-perceived driving ability.
- Clinical assessments should incorporate the impact of migraine on driving behaviors.
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