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Psychosocial functioning in schoolchildren with recurrent headaches

J Carlsson1, B Larsson, A Mark

  • 1Department of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Göteborg, Sweden.

Headache
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Children experiencing frequent headaches, including migraine, reported more stress, psychological symptoms, and school absences. Headache sufferers also noted fewer supportive relationships compared to their headache-free peers.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Headaches are common in schoolchildren, impacting their well-being.
  • Understanding the psychosocial impact of different headache types is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the psychosocial functioning of schoolchildren with various headache types to headache-free controls.
  • To identify specific psychosocial challenges associated with pediatric headaches.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 113 schoolchildren (8-15 years) with headaches and matched headache-free controls.
  • Assessment of headache types (migraine, tension-type, coexisting), somatic complaints, stress, psychological symptoms, school absenteeism, and perceived social support.
  • Statistical analysis to compare psychosocial functioning between groups.

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Main Results:

  • Headache sufferers reported more somatic complaints, stress, psychological symptoms, and school absences than controls.
  • Children with coexisting migraine and tension-type headaches had more somatic complaints than those with episodic tension-type headaches.
  • Children with migraine or coexisting migraine/tension-type headaches had higher school absenteeism rates.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric headaches, particularly migraine and coexisting types, are associated with significant psychosocial difficulties.
  • Somatic complaints and school absenteeism are key indicators of psychosocial distress in children with headaches.
  • Targeted psychosocial support is essential for children suffering from recurrent headaches.