Chronic headache in tabari cohort population: Prevalence and its related risk factors

Abstract Background Due to uncertainly of chronic headache status as a society health problem, this study was conducted to determine total prevalence of headache and related factors. Methods In Tabari cohort study (TCS), a variety of demographic and clinical data were collected from individuals aged between 35 and 70 years using a standard questionnaire. The prevalence of chronic headache and the duration of the outcome were obtained through self-reported information. In statistical analysis, Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression tests were used to evaluate the association between outcome and risk factors. Results 10255 adults living in Mazandaran, Sari, 4149 women and 6106 male, were included in this study. The total prevalence of chronic headache was 13% (12.3%–13.6%). Factors such as female gender (OR: 4.10; 95% CI: 3.41–4.93), mountainous residence (OR: 1.26; 95% CI: 1.07–1.49), depression (OR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.44–2.08), back pain (OR: 1.54; 95% CI: 1.36–1.74), history of head trauma (OR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.44–2.37) and blood pressure (OR: 1.43; 95% CI: 1.24–1.65) significantly increases the odds of chronic headache. Conclusion The prevalence of chronic headaches in the Mazandaran province is more than. Other parts of the world, and this region needs special attention. A significant proportion of the adolescent population, especially women, suffer from chronic headaches in the cohort of Tabari, which is affected by factors such as location, back pain and depression.