Open AccessHealth related quality of life in children with migraine. A controlled study
Author(s) -
Mateus Lage Martins,
Rafael Corrêa Valério,
Tales José Corrêa de Almeida,
Vitor Rodrigues Laender,
Dilermando Fazito de Resende,
Mauro Eduardo Jurno,
Pedro Ferreira Moreira Filho
Publication year - 2013
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2763-6178
DOI - 10.48208/headachemed.2013.10
Subject(s) - migraine , vitality , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , headaches , population , physical therapy , mental health , clinical psychology , psychiatry , philosophy , theology , nursing , environmental health
Background: Headaches are prevalent in the pediatric population. Migraine significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of sufferers. Objective: To measure the impact of migraine on the HRQoL of children, by applying the Brazilian version of the SF-36 in children with migraine and in controls. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, HRQoL was measured with the SF-36, and scores for the 8 domains of the test were contrasted comparing children (5 to 14 years) with and without migraine. Results: Sample consisted of 66 children (30 with migraine and 36 controls). Mean age was 10.9 years for migraine (Standard Deviation - SD = 3 years) and 10.4 for controls (SD = 3.1 years). Proportion of children with low HRQoL scores was significantly higher in the migraine group, relative to controls, for the 8 domains of the test: vitality, physical functioning, bodily pain, general health perceptions, physical role functioning, emotional role functioning, social role functioning, and mental health. Conclusion: Children with migraine are significantly impacted in their HRQoL, relative to children without migraine.