Living with Migraine in Canada - A National Community-Based Study

The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
Kristianne Chelsea AlturaNathalie Jetté

Abstract

To develop a detailed profile of individuals living with migraine in Canada. Such a profile is important for planning and administration of services. The 2011-2012 Survey of Living with Neurological Conditions in Canada (SLNCC), a cross-sectional community-based survey, was used to examine a representative sample of migraineurs (N = 949) aged 15 years and older. Several health-related variables were examined (e.g., general health, health utility index (HUI) [a measure of health status and health-related quality of life, where dead = 0.00 and perfect health = 1.00], stigma, depression, and social support). Respondents were further stratified by sex, age, and age of migraine onset. Weighted overall and stratified prevalence estimates and odds ratios, both with 95% CIs, were used to estimate associations. Overall, males had poorer health status compared with females (e.g., mean HUI was 0.67 in males vs. 0.82 in females; men had over two times the odds of their migraine limiting educational and job opportunities compared with females). Poorer health-related variables were seen in the older age groups (35-64 years/≥65 years) compared with the 15-34-year age group. There were no differences between those whose migraine symptoms began...Continue Reading

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