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.