Perception and Knowledge towards Migraine among University Students of Lahore, Pakistan Research Article
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Background: Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder affecting many people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there is a lack of awareness and understanding about migraine in Lahore, Pakistan. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of the public towards migraine.
Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate the awareness, insight and responsiveness of the University students of Lahore concerning migraine.
Methodology: The study used a cross-sectional design, surveying 154 participants using a 21-item self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire covered demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and expected behavior towards migraine.
Results: The findings of the present study showed that almost 88% of the participants were already aware of migraine, and 55.3% got the information from relatives and friends. The perception about gender showed that 35.6% of the participants believed migraine affects both males and females equally. Approximately 62.3% of the students didn't know about migraine complications, and around 50.6% were not aware of the treatment options.
Around 70.9% of the participants agreed that migraine harmfully impacts the quality of life. Among the participants, 43.1% have shown the response that migraine is associated with depression and anxiety. 63.4% of the students in this survey believed that migraine has a major psychological and social impact. About 55 % participants had no awareness, how to deal with migraine patients.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that migraine significantly impairs students’ productivity and overall well-being. Furthermore, the persistence of inadequate knowledge and prevalent misconceptions among university students underscores the need for structured educational interventions and targeted support initiatives to improve awareness, management, and academic functioning.
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