بررسي فراواني نسبي افسردگي و اضطراب در مبتلايان به سردردهاي ميگرني و تنشي و مقايسه آنها در افراد فاقد سردرد

Study of relative distribution of depression and anxiety in suffering from migraine and Tension Type Headache and comparison with those who are not suffering from headache

Introduction: It has been proved that most of chronic headaches are accompanied with psychological and moral affairs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients who had migraine and tension headaches and to compare with similar people who are not suffering from headaches. Material and Method: This is a case- control study that assessed one hundred and twenty five patients who were suffering from migraine and tension headache by International Headache Society (IHS) criteria that to Ishanan medical training clinics and one hundred and twenty five control group have been studied in, terms of depression and anxiety. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Catel Anxiety Inventory (CAI) were used in this study and the results have been analysed by chi-square, t- test statistical surveys using SPSS statistical software. Results: The moderate depression in case groups was 2.35 times of control group (P=0.001).Moderate anxiety in case group was 2.67 time of control group (P=0.001), and severe anxiety was 207 times of control group (P=0.002). In case group the rate of anxiety and depression was more noticeable (P<0001). Conclusion: In regard to significant correlation between migraine and Tension Type Headache (TTH) with anxiety and depression evaluation of psychological aspect of these patients is necessary for quick treatment and avoids to chronicity of headache and reduce remedial costs.