Migraine among university students in Cotonou (Benin).

Background: Few data are available on migraine among students in Africa. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of migraine and describe its clinical features and associated conditions among students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Abomey-Calavi University, in Cotonou, Benin.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was prospectively conducted during the academic year 2002-2003 and included 336 students selected using systematic random sampling.