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ArticleMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2026

Migraine in the Corporate Sector: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Job Efficiency Impact, and Management Strategies.

Azra Batool, Adeel Aslam, Shazia Jamshed, Mudassar Iqbal Arain, Adel Bashatah, Ayesha Iqbal, Wajid Syed, Naji Alqahtani, Kholoud Alharbi, Saeed Asiri

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Azra BatoolDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
Adeel AslamDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Campus Puncak Alam, Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-3436-1467
Shazia JamshedPharmacy Practice, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-0773-0463
Mudassar Iqbal ArainClinical Research Program, College of Health and Human Services, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC, USA.
Adel BashatahDepartment of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-3825-2812
Ayesha IqbalDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Policy, University Park Campus, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Wajid SyedDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-4077-4524
Naji AlqahtaniDepartment of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Kholoud AlharbiDepartment of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6636-0223
Saeed AsiriDepartment of Nursing Administration and Education, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-0441-4625

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Abstract

BACKGROUND Migraine, a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe headache, significantly impacts individuals worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate migraine prevalence, identify key risk factors, assess the impact on job performance, and explore commonly used management strategies. MATERIAL AND METHODS This cross-sectional study involved corporate sector employees visiting outpatient neurology departments in Pakistan. A questionnaire was developed to quantify the overall burden of migraine. Inferential statistics, including the Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis H test, were used to evaluate group differences. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to confirm the questionnaire's structural validity. RESULTS The questionnaire showed strong reliability (Cronbach's alpha=0.81) and validity (S-CVI=0.86, KMO=0.82, P<0.001). Migraines significantly impacted job efficiency (p=0.015), with 43.8% experiencing episodes lasting 4 to 8 h. Gender (P=0.012), age (P=0.029), and income (P=0.045) were significantly associated with migraine burden. The most common triggers were stress (27.7%) and sleep deprivation (23.2%), while over-the-counter medication (62.5%) was the most commonly used treatment. Gender (ß=0.23, P=0.012), age (ß=-0.19, P=0.029), and income (ß=-0.17, P=0.045) significantly predicted the migraine burden. A higher migraine burden significantly predicted lower job efficiency (ß=-0.31, P=0.015). CONCLUSIONS Migraines have a significant impact on job efficiency in the Pakistani corporate sector, necessitating comprehensive management strategies and targeted interventions to mitigate their effects.

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Migraine DisordersAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPakistanPrevalenceRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnaires

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