A qualitative exploration of migraine in students attending Irish Universities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The complex neurological disorder of migraine is prevalent (19%) and burdensome in university students. Qualitative research exploring the lived experience of migraine in students has yet to be conducted.

Methods

Students clinically diagnosed with migraine were recruited (purposive sampling) from a sample of Irish third-level institutions for a one-time anonymized Zoom focus group or individual interview. Focus group questions were sent to participants in advance. Interviews were iterative. Participants were also invited to submit a drawing. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and sent to participants for triangulation. Reflexive thematic content analysis was undertaken, data was imported to Microsoft Excel, initial codes were generated, and themes

SUBMITTER: Flynn O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11343468 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature