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Abstract

Background: Headache is one of the most common complaints in patients and affects students at the University in multiple ways, including impairing efficiency, social functioning, and overall quality of life. This study aimed at identifying the migraine conditions in undergraduate medical and non-medical students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 377 undergraduates, on the basis of non-probability convenience sampling techniques. Those who had migraines were included in the study. ID questionnaire and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) were distributed in different medical and non-medical universities in Karachi, Pakistan. The analysis was conducted with the SPSS Version 23.0 package that presents data in frequencies and percentages.
Results: A total of 57.3% participants complained of nausea at the time of headache, while 56.8% of cases reported moderate pain.
Conclusion: The study highlighted a relatively greater prevalence of migraine headaches among female students compared to their male counterparts. It further established that participants experienced a significant reduction in their capacity to accomplish their daily work and study while suffering from migraine episodes. Thus, it suggests the need to address migraine-related concerns among students, particularly in the academic environment, to improve the well-being and performance of students as a whole.