Table 4 Usual location and severity of the headache
From: Headache prevalence and its characterization amongst hospital workers in Enugu, South East Nigeria
Usual Location of headache | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Left side | 3 | 2.6 |
Forehead | 9 | 7.7 |
Around the head/ill-defined | 11 | 9.4 |
Right side | 2 | 1.7 |
Both Temples | 2 | 1.7 |
Top of the head | 1 | 0.9 |
Neck | 2 | 1.7 |
Back of head | 3 | 2.6 |
No particular side | 84 | 71.7 |
Severity of headache | ||
Mild | 70 | 59.8 |
Moderate | 45 | 38.5 |
severe | 2 | 1.7 |
Is the headache strong enough to wake you from sleep? | ||
Yes | 14 | 12.0 |
No | 103 | 88.0 |
Effect of headache on daily activities | ||
No significant disability | 16 | 13.7 |
Mild disability | 86 | 73.4 |
Moderate | 3 | 2.6 |
Severe disability | 12 | 10.3 |
Headache –related work absenteeism or reduced productivity? | ||
Yes | 8 | 6.8 |
No | 109 | 93.2 |