Prevalence and Impact of Primary Headaches on University Students

ISBN-13: 9783330010642 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 80 str.

Jyotika Basdav; Firoza Haffejee

Opis

Headaches affect different proportions of many populations and are experienced by any age, gender or ethincity group. This study identifies the prevalence and impact of primary headaches on academic, family and social lives in university students at a Durban university, South Africa. The most common type of primary headache identified was tension type. Headaches impacted negatively on academic activities of affected participants, including limited concentration and a complete halt to studies. Family, social and leisure activities were also neglected during a headache attack.

O autorze

Dr Jyotika Basdav has recently obtained her Master's degree in Chiropractic from the Durban University of Technology. She currently practices as a chiropractor in Durban, South Africa.