Burden of migraine among university students in the Middle East and North Africa

A cross-sectional study of prevalence, mental health comorbidities, and disability

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ID15360317
AuthorsA Samir (0009-0003-3264-031X, Al-Azhar University, corresponding author), Ahmed Elgammal (0000-0003-2761-4822, Tanta University), Ahmed Samy Elgammal (0009-0000-0087-7222), Abdelrhman Mahmoud Alieldeen (0009-0004-7335-2960, Delta University for Science and Technology), Eman Gomaa Allam (0009-0003-4070-2760, Al-Azhar University), Imen Ketata (0000-0002-3057-8028, University of Gabes), Emna Ellouz (0000-0002-2180-9445, University of Gabes), Rawan Gameel Hekal (0009-0002-6305-6020, Menoufia University), Wael Hashem (0009-0009-5346-9973, An-Najah National University), Nasrouha Didda (0009-0007-7147-1888, Astrakhan Tatischev State University), Naima Kebir (Université Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella), Abderrhman Abdelfattah Selim (0009-0008-0935-4645, Alexandria University), Hussein Zeyad Atshan (0009-0001-9117-4481, University of Baghdad), A Bashir (0000-0003-3183-7316, University of Khartoum), Aiman Awad Bashir (0009-0006-6702-1609), Riad Kouzeiha (0009-0003-6512-8072, Lebanese University), Hanadi Alayiab (0009-0008-5535-9252, University of Benghazi), Ibrahim Kabbash (0000-0003-2555-1442, Tanta University), Amani Ahmed, Mohammed Namiq Amin, Mohammed Brhaish, Jubran Khaled Alzedaar, Mizab Akasha Elnur, Mooaz Bawazeer, Raheb Mohammed, Abubaker Alghazal, Basmala Iwidat, Ahmad asad, Dawod Jawabreh, Omar Abdelaziz (0000-0002-4418-0125), Amira Salih, Rahaf Al-Dwaik, Nabat Ali Salah, Safir Eladawi, Sarah Al-Fadhel, Salem Bawazir, Mohammed Aramin, Mohammed Shalash, Amna Elaagib, Shatha El-QaisiBurden of Migraine Among Un, Hadi Shehimi, Razan Abu Ali, Lana Thouqan, Mohammad Qarqash, Asmaa Albasha Hejazi, Balqees Amro, Rafi Rajha, Abdullah Alzubaidi, Amani Alfdool, Fatma Abdelsalam Ahmed, Dina Khliefat, Rouqia Naeem Haidri, Siwar haj, Haneen S Al-Fhrnawie, Diyar S Al-Fhrnawie, Safia Hamici, Kheloufi Yassmine Fatma, Kessouri Kessouri
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages3605-3605
Publication date2025-10-27
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-24293-9
PMID41146134
OpenAlexW4415648285
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited79

Our results demonstrated a high proportion of students screened positive for migraine with significant associations to depression, anxiety, and disability. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to increase awareness about migraine-related comorbidities, screening programs to help in early detection, and lifestyle modification. Universities should develop and implement coping strategies to support affected students

Biostatistics · Coping (psychology · Mental health · Middle East · Migraine · Psychological intervention · Public health · Migraine and Headache Studies · Neurological Complications and Syndromes · Traumatic Brain Injury Research · Epidemiology

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