Table 3 Characterization of the headaches
From: Headache prevalence and its characterization amongst hospital workers in Enugu, South East Nigeria
Variable/Characteristics | Frequency (N =117) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Number of episodes in past 6 months | ||
1 – 5 | 87 | 74.4 |
6 – 10 | 25 | 21.4 |
11 – 15 | 3 | 2.6 |
16 – 20 | 2 | 1.6 |
Usual duration of headaches | ||
Seconds | 19 | 16.2 |
Minutes | 52 | 44.4 |
Hours | 36 | 30.9 |
Days | 10 | 8.5 |
Usual time of day of the headache | ||
Morning | 18 | 15.4 |
Afternoon | 15 | 12.8 |
Night | 13 | 11.1 |
Continuous | 4 | 3.4 |
No particular time | 67 | 57.3 |
Is the headache becoming stronger, last longer or occur more frequent? | ||
Yes | 22 | 18.8 |
No | 95 | 81.2 |
What is the commonest nature of the headache? | ||
Throbbing/exploding | 43 | 36.8 |
Sharp | 4 | 3.4 |
Tightness | 5 | 4.3 |
Dull | 6 | 5.1 |
Aching | 24 | 20.5 |
Pressure in head | 32 | 27.3 |
Grinding | 3 | 2.6 |