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Z M, A K, MS S, SH H, F K. Investigating the relationship between pain self-management skills, headache intensity, and physical activity among migraine patients at the Golestan University of Medical Sciences healthcare centers in 2023. jmsthums 2025; 12 (4) :14-27
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1- Department of Internal-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Internal-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
4- Nursing Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Internal-Surgical Nursing, Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran
4- Nursing Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Background & Aim: Chronic migraine pain can cause physical, psychological, and social problems for those who suffer from migraines. Due to the high prevalence and negative impact of migraines, this study aims to investigate the correlation between pain self-management skills, headache intensity , and physical activity among migraine patients at the Golestan University of Medical Sciences healthcare centers in 2023.
Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was done on 200 migraine sufferers based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Migraine Headache Questionnaire (PTMHQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Self-Management Scale. The questionnaires were completed in a quiet room within the neurology clinics to provide suitable conditions for the patients. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software, version 16. The significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: The results indicated that self-management was significantly associated with a decrease in headache severity. In other words, as self-management increased, headache intensity decreased. However, the correlation between self-management and headache severity was low (p =0.013, r = -0.176). Self-management showed a statistically significant positive correlation with physical activity, indicating that as self-management increased, so did physical activity (p = 0.004, r = 0.205).
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that pain self-management is highly effective in reducing the intensity and the duration of headaches and migraine attacks. Additionally, it has been found to be associated with increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behavior. These findings highlight the crucial role of self-management strategies in effectively managing migraine and enhancing the overall quality of life for patients.
Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was done on 200 migraine sufferers based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Migraine Headache Questionnaire (PTMHQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Self-Management Scale. The questionnaires were completed in a quiet room within the neurology clinics to provide suitable conditions for the patients. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software, version 16. The significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: The results indicated that self-management was significantly associated with a decrease in headache severity. In other words, as self-management increased, headache intensity decreased. However, the correlation between self-management and headache severity was low (p =0.013, r = -0.176). Self-management showed a statistically significant positive correlation with physical activity, indicating that as self-management increased, so did physical activity (p = 0.004, r = 0.205).
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that pain self-management is highly effective in reducing the intensity and the duration of headaches and migraine attacks. Additionally, it has been found to be associated with increased physical activity and decreased sedentary behavior. These findings highlight the crucial role of self-management strategies in effectively managing migraine and enhancing the overall quality of life for patients.
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Received: 2024/12/1 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/03/15
Received: 2024/12/1 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/03/15
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