Publications by authors named "Binh Van Phan"
Background: In our previous study, we demonstrated that headaches are highly prevalent among medical students in Vietnam. In the present study, we provide estimates of the associated symptom burden and impaired participation, utilizing these estimates to assess headache-related healthcare needs within this population.
Methods: The study followed the standardized methodology established by the Global Campaign against Headache.
Article Synopsis
- Headache disorders are a major cause of disability among young adults, and this study is the first to examine their prevalence among Vietnamese medical students.
- Data were collected from 1,362 participants using structured interviews and diagnostic criteria, revealing that 82.6% experienced headaches in the past year, with specific rates of migraine at 21.8% and tension-type headache (TTH) at 54.0%.
- Female students had a higher likelihood of experiencing migraines, while TTH was more common among older students, indicating varying patterns in headache types based on gender and age.