Suicide-related outcomes in veterans with post-traumatic headache: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although there is a known association between TBI and suicide risk in veterans, the association between PTH and suicide-related outcomes in veterans with TBI is relatively unknown. We aimed to evaluate the association between PTH and suicide-related outcomes in veterans compared to matched controls diagnosed with TBI but no history of headaches.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study was conducted with Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense electronic health record data from fiscal years 2008 through 2020. Veterans with PTH were matched to a control group who had TBI and no headache disorders. Relative risk was estimated using propensity score-weighted log-binomia

SUBMITTER: Anthony SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662118 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature