Avaliação da dor, qualidade de vida e sintomas de depressão de pessoas com enxaqueca

Abstract

Introduction: Migraine, also known as migraine headache, is a type of headache that occurs intermittently. It is a neurological, genetic, and disabling condition, more prevalent in women. Objective: To describe the pain, quality of life, and symptoms of depression in individuals with migraine. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional, observational, and quantitative study conducted with 102 individuals with a medical diagnosis of migraine. The SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire was used to assess quality of life; the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to quantify pain; and the Beck Depression Inventory was used to assess depression. Data were collected remotely. Results: Among the participants, 91 were women (89.2%) and 68 regularly used medication (66.7%). Regarding pain, the participants' average VAS score was 7.31, compatible with intense pain, while the Beck Depression Inventory average score was 13.25, indicating mild to moderate depressive symptoms. With respect to the SF-36 domains, considering that higher scores correspond to better quality of life, “functional capacity” showed the highest average score (77.60), while the lowest scores were observed in the domains of “pain” (45.31), “vitality” (46.76), and “emotional aspects” (45.75), revealing a decline in quality of life in these areas. Conclusion: The study identified intense pain and mild to moderate depressive symptoms, with a significant negative impact on quality of life.