Table 2 Trigger factors distribution in genders
Trigger factors | Gender | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total (%) | Women (%) | Men (%) | ||
Stressful event | 83.62 | 87.10 | 69.57 | 0.058 |
Intense emotions | 70.69 | 76.34 | 47.83 | 0.009 |
Menstruation | 55.91 | 55.91 | NA | NA |
Sleep deprivation | 50.86 | 51.61 | 47.83 | 0.745 |
Fatigue | 47.41 | 49.46 | 39.13 | 0.372 |
Weather changes | 46.55 | 47.31 | 43.48 | 0.741 |
Premenstrual period | 41.94 | 41.94 | NA | NA |
Odors | 38.79 | 40.86 | 30.43 | 0.352 |
Hot/cold weather | 36.21 | 35.48 | 39.13 | 0.746 |
Sleep hours changes | 32.76 | 33.33 | 30.43 | 0.790 |
Noises | 31.90 | 36.56 | 13.04 | 0.021 |
Hunger | 31.03 | 30.11 | 34.78 | 0.667 |
Relaxation after stress | 31.03 | 32.26 | 26.09 | 0.562 |
Traveling | 30.17 | 27.96 | 39.13 | 0.304 |
Skipping meals | 29.31 | 26.88 | 39.13 | 0.257 |
Alcohol | 28.45 | 24.73 | 43.48 | 0.083 |
Oversleep | 27.59 | 27.96 | 26.09 | 1.000 |
Coffee deprivation | 25.86 | 24.73 | 30.43 | 0.600 |
Wind | 24.14 | 20.43 | 39.13 | 0.071 |
Bright sunlight | 23.28 | 24.73 | 17.39 | 0.444 |
Cigarette smoke | 21.55 | 24.73 | 8.70 | 0.102 |
Rain | 18.97 | 17.20 | 26.09 | 0.375 |
Chocolate | 18.97 | 20.43 | 13.04 | 0.559 |
Coffee consumption | 18.97 | 21.51 | 8.70 | 0.168 |
Air pollution | 17.24 | 19.35 | 8.70 | 0.250 |
Cold drinks/ice cream | 14.66 | 15.05 | 13.04 | 1.000 |
Physical activity | 12.93 | 13.98 | 8.70 | 0.536 |
Weight lift | 12.93 | 11.83 | 17.39 | 0.732 |
Rest | 12.07 | 13.98 | 4.35 | 0.296 |
Dairy products | 12.07 | 13.98 | 4.35 | 0.296 |
Shining | 12.07 | 12.90 | 8.70 | 0.733 |
Vegetables | 11.21 | 12.90 | 4.35 | 0.305 |
Fatty meals | 8.62 | 9.68 | 4.35 | 0.478 |
Sexual activity | 8.62 | 7.53 | 13.04 | 0.684 |
High altitude | 7.76 | 8.60 | 4.35 | 0.686 |