Table 3 Comparison of trigger factors frequencies among migraine without aura, migraine with aura and tension type headache
Trigger factors | Headache type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Migraine without aura (%) | Migraine with aura (%) | Tension type headache (%) | p value | |
Oversleep | 17.02 | 46.34 | 17.86 | 0.004 |
Premenstrual period | 27.66 | 51.22 | 17.86 | 0.008 |
Stressful life event | 72.34 | 95.12 | 85.71 | 0.011 |
Hot/cold weather | 25.53 | 53.66 | 28.57 | 0.015 |
Relaxation after stress | 17.02 | 43.90 | 35.71 | 0.018 |
Menstruation | 31.91 | 60.98 | 42.86 | 0.022 |
Wind | 17.02 | 39.02 | 14.29 | 0.023 |
Intense emotions | 57.45 | 82.93 | 75.00 | 0.027 |
Shining | 8.51 | 21.95 | 3.57 | 0.043 |
Hunger | 31.91 | 41.46 | 14.29 | 0.044 |
Bright sunlight | 17.02 | 36.59 | 14.29 | 0.046 |
Alcohol | 27.66 | 39.02 | 14.29 | 0.071 |
Cigarette smoke | 14.89 | 34.15 | 14.29 | 0.057 |
Skipping meals | 31.91 | 36.59 | 14.29 | 0.097 |
Rain | 14.89 | 29.27 | 10.71 | 0.106 |
Noise | 23.40 | 43.90 | 28.57 | 0.112 |
Air pollution | 8.51 | 24.39 | 21.43 | 0.112 |
Coffee deprivation | 17.02 | 34.15 | 28.57 | 0.167 |
High altitude | 4.26 | 14.63 | 3.57 | 0.179 |
Odors | 36.17 | 48.78 | 28.57 | 0.212 |
Sexual activity | 6.38 | 14.63 | 3.57 | 0.217 |
Weather changes | 38.30 | 56.10 | 46.43 | 0.247 |
Sleep hours changes | 29.79 | 41.46 | 25.00 | 0.309 |
Physical activities | 10.64 | 9.76 | 21.43 | 0.357 |
Fatigue | 40.43 | 51.22 | 53.57 | 0.451 |
Traveling | 31.91 | 34.15 | 21.43 | 0.484 |
Vegetables | 14.89 | 9.76 | 7.14 | 0.609 |
Sleep deprivation | 48.94 | 56.10 | 46.43 | 0.690 |
Fatty meals | 6.38 | 12.20 | 7.14 | 0.698 |
Weight lift | 10.64 | 12.20 | 17.86 | 0.728 |
Chocolate | 17.02 | 21.95 | 17.86 | 0.831 |
Coffee | 17.02 | 21.95 | 17.86 | 0.831 |
Dairy products | 10.64 | 14.63 | 10.71 | 0.877 |
Rest | 10.64 | 12.20 | 14.29 | 0.897 |
Cold water/ice cream | 14.89 | 14.63 | 14.29 | 1.000 |