Incidence and factors associated with postoperative headache among adult elective surgical patients at the university of gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia, 2022: a prospective follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative headache is a medical condition that has a strong association with future recurrence and chronic headache, higher morbidity and mortality, extended hospital stays, poor quality of life and high financial burden. Despite, having these consequences, there are limited studies in the study area.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the incidence and associated factors of postoperative headache among adult elective surgical patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Northwest Ethiopia, April 9 to 20 June 2022.

Methods

An institution -based follow- up study was conducted from April 9 to June 20, 2022, at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, after ethical approval and 424 patients were included. Po

SUBMITTER: Zegeye ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776306 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature