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Published on: June 2, 2014
Assessing the relationships between migraine and driving risks, challenges and coping strategies
Hamit Genc1, Reza Ghouri2, Asena Ayca Ozdemir3
1Department of Neurology, Gaziantep City Hospital, Health Application and Research Center, Gaziantep, Türkiye. hamit.genc@saglik.gov.tr.
Scientific Reports
|June 14, 2026
Summary
Migraine significantly impacts driving safety, with many experiencing headaches while driving, leading to reduced attention and increased accident risk. Coping strategies include medication and environmental adjustments.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Transportation Safety
- Public Health
Background:
- Driving requires complex cognitive and sensory functions.
- Migraine is a neurological condition that can impair these functions.
- The impact of migraine on driving safety is often under-recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess driving-related disability in migraine patients.
- To evaluate the safety outcomes of migraine symptoms during driving.
- To identify coping strategies used by migraine patients while driving.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 2,522 migraine patients (ages 18-65).
- Structured questionnaire administered by neurologists, covering driving habits, headache impact, and accidents.
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) used to analyze influencing variables.
Main Results:
- 1,333 patients had active driving history; 70.6% experienced headaches while driving.
- 1.7% ceased driving, 9.2% reduced frequency due to migraine.
- Headaches during driving caused decreased attention (69%), restlessness (66%), and nervousness (56%).
- Common coping strategies: analgesics/triptans (58.8%), reducing auditory stimuli (51.9%), wearing sunglasses (47.7%).
- SEM identified causal links between migraine subtypes, symptoms, driving sensitivity, and accident probability.
Conclusions:
- Driving poses an under-recognized risk for individuals with migraine.
- Migraine-related driving impairments threaten safety and are often overlooked.
- Increased awareness and improved coping strategies are crucial for mitigating risks and enhancing quality of life.
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