Articles Tập 67 Số CĐ1-NCKH 27/01/2026

REVIEW OF CHARACTERISTICS OF STRESS DISORDER IN PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE HEADACHE

Dang Quoc Huy1,2, Luong Hai Duong3,4, Pham Van Dung3,4, Hoang Thi Dung5,6, Ha Van Quang5,6
1 Vietnam Military Medical University
2 Học viện Quân y
3 Military Hospital 7, Military Region 3
4 Bệnh viện Quân y 7, Quân khu 3
5 Military Hospital 103
6 Bệnh viện Quân y 103
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD1.4242
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Keywords
Stress disorders, DASS 21, Migraine
Abstract

Objectives: To identify some factors associated with stress disorders in outpatients with migraine headaches.

Research methods: A prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Neurology Clinic, Military Hospital 103, from April 2024 to April 2025. A total of 182 patients were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire, and stress disorder was assessed using the DASS 21 scale.

Results: 115 patients (63.2%) had stress disorder (DASS 21 ≥ 15), mainly at mild and moderate levels. Differences in stress disorder among patient groups by pain intensity, attack duration, and frequency were statistically significant (p ≤ 0.001). Stress disorder differed significantly between groups with sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and those without each disorders (p < 0.05). However, only attack frequency (p = 0.022; OR = 2.3) and anxiety disorder (p = 0.002; OR = 4.1) showed moderate to strong associations with stress disorder. Epidemiological factors were not related to stress disorder.

Conclusion: Almost two-thirds of migraine patients experienced stress disorder, highlighting its severity among migraine patients. The factors associated with stress disorder in migraine patients were attack frequency and anxiety disorder status.

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