Classification and clinical features of headache patients in China
Author Information
Author(s): Wang Yunfeng, Zhou Jiying, Fan Xiaoping, Li Xuelian, Ran Li, Tan Ge, Chen Lixue, Wang Kuiyun, Liu Bowen
Primary Institution: The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to analyze and classify the clinical features of headache in neurological outpatients.
Conclusion
The study found that primary headaches, particularly migraine and tension-type headache, are common among neurological outpatients in China.
Supporting Evidence
- 19.5% of general neurology clinic outpatients reported headaches as their primary reason for visit.
- 50.1% of headache patients were classified as having primary headaches.
- Migraine patients reported more severe headache intensity and longer headache history than TTH patients.
Takeaway
Many people who visit the doctor for headaches have either migraines or tension-type headaches, and these types of headaches can feel very different.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with personal interviews and questionnaires to collect data from headache patients attending a neurology outpatient department.
Potential Biases
The data is based on a hospital-based survey, which may not represent the general population.
Limitations
The study cannot estimate the prevalence of primary headaches in the general population and may underestimate chronic migraine prevalence.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female (69.1%), with a mean age of 46.17 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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