Primary headache characters and coping strategies among medical students of Umm Al-Qura University in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To assess the headache patterns among medical students of Umm Al-Qura College of Medicine, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Medical students represent a vulnerable group for primary headache disorders, as they are exposed to various physical and psychological stressors.

Methods: We carried an observational, cross-sectional study, and collected data during February, 2017 using electronic questionnaires.