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Prevalence of migraine, probable migraine and tension type headache in Croatian population

Objective The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of migraine (M), probable migraine (PM) and tension type headache (TTH) in the Croatian population, medical attendance and to report the degree of disability. Methods The design of the study was a cross-sectional survey using a self-completed questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed to adults > 18 years of age to contain a mix of urban, suburban and rural settings, and a spread of social class. Prevalence and demographic characteristics of headache types were analysed. Disability was measured using the Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS). Results Of the total 1542 responders, 640 (41, 5%) fullfiled the questionnaire indicating they suffer from headache. The proportion of females was 60, 1% and males 38, 1%. The prevalence of M was 7, 5%, PM 11, 5%, M+PM 18, 9% and TTH 21, 2%. Patients with high level of education are more likely to have M or PM than TTH (p=0.052). Marital status does not influence the presence of migraine or TTH (p=0.3), neither does the employment status (p=0.07). The prevalence of M and PM is higher in subjects living in cities (p<0, 0001). Patients with M are more likely to visit a doctor regularly. More than a half of patients with TTH have never visited a doctor. Patients with PM have worse MIDAS assessment. Conclusions The prevalence of primary headaches is relatively high in Croatian population. Low percentage of patients searching for profesional help and poor MIDAS assessment indicates that the treatment of primary headaches should be improved in Croatia.

prevalence; migraine; tension type headache; probable migraine

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