Association of Depression With Migraine Without Aura; a Cross-Sectional Study



Meshkat S¹ ; Moghanlou M² ; Tafakhori A³ ; Salimi A² ; Aghamollaii V⁴ Show Affiliations
Source: Clinical Neuropsychiatry Published:2019

Abstract

Objective: Migraine is ranked as the seventh leading cause of disability worldwide, and it is characterized by a manifestation of combined neurological, gastrointestinal, and autonomic symptoms linked with different provoking factors. Aim of the study: This study investigates the association between migraine without aura and depression. Method: A total number of 100 patients were enrolled in the study and were divided into two groups: 50 individuals with confirmed migraine without aura (the study group) and 50 individuals with no history of headaches (control group). All individuals were evaluated using the ICHD-II diagnostic criteria for migraine, as well as the Beck test for depression. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between migraine without aura and depression (p=0.023), but no significant association between depression and BMI, migraine length, gender, family history of depression, alcoholism, smoking cigarettes and number of drugs consumed. Conclusions: Based on our data we can confirm an association between depression and migraine without aura. © 2019 Giovanni Fioriti Editore s.r.l.