What is already known about this study?
Worldwide studies done about migraine prevalence among university
students and the impact on their academic performance stated that The
connection between recurrent and chronic headache and learning
disabilities might be psychosocial (fear of failure) or anatomical
(malfunctioning of the frontal and prefrontal areas). Only few
population-based and clinical studies were done and good studies are
still needed in order to understand the complex relationship better.
However, relating to our patients’ learning and school performance,
history is crucial when a student with primary headaches is evaluated.
Learning disabilities seem to have a high prevalence among students with
primary headache syndromes especially migraine.
The connection between the two is complex and might be either part of a
common brain pathophysiology and/or a consequence of poor quality of
life.
The main migraine predictors were Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
(FGIDs), family history of migraine, female gender, and enrollment in
the second academic year. Exam stress and sleep disturbances were the
commonest triggers.
The majority of the participants reported that their educational
performance and ability to attend sessions were affected during migraine
attacks
The participants had a relatively high incidence of migraine. The
predictors were FGIDs, gender, and academic year. There was a need for
migraine screening and management among medical students. The study
concluded that Students’ sleep habits, as well as their concentration
levels during classes, as well as their social and emotional lives, were
found to be affected by headaches. Headaches affected some participants
negatively, causing them to lose concentration on academic, family,
social, or leisure activities.
Some studies found that during tests and evaluations, the intensity of
their headaches increased, potentially jeopardizing their academic
success. The study concluded that Students’ sleep habits, as well as
their concentration levels during classes, as well as their social and
emotional lives, were found to be affected by headaches. Headaches
affected some participants negatively, causing them to lose
concentration on academic, family, social, or leisure activities.
In some studies Emotional stress, sunshine or bright light, sleep
deprivation, and hunger were the most common trigger factors. Inability
to engage in outdoor sports, as well as household chores, and school
absenteeism were the common impacts on the quality of life of among
76.8% of the migraineurs.