Prevalence and Awareness of Medication Overuse Headache among Undergraduate Students at the University of Belgrade.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication overuse headache (MOH) is a prevalent and potentially preventable secondary headache disorder linked to the excessive use of medications intended for primary headache management, particularly migraine.

Aim

The aim of our study was to assess the prevalence of MOH among undergraduate students and explore their awareness.

Methodology

This observational cross-sectional study included 401 active undergraduate students from the University of Belgrade. Data were collected through an anonymous online questionnaire which was distributed among student groups and via social media. The questionnaire specially designed for this study was developed in accordance with established guidelines for headache epidemiological research.

Results

Among the surveye

SUBMITTER: Radojicic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429653 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature