Table 7 Management received for the last headache episode
From: Headache prevalence and its characterization amongst hospital workers in Enugu, South East Nigeria
Management actions | Frequency (N =117) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Headache was managed by – | ||
Health worker | 19 | 16.2 |
Self | 42 | 35.9 |
No treatment received | 56 | 47.9 |
A. Investigations done | ||
Laboratory | 13 | 11.1 |
Eye check | 9 | 7.7 |
B. Treatment received | ||
Anti-malaria | 7 | 6.0 |
Ergotamine | 1 | 0.9 |
Food | 1 | 0.9 |
Ibuprofen | 5 | 4.3 |
Other NSAIDs* | 2 | 1.7 |
Paracetamol | 98 | 83.8 |
Tramadol (narcotic analgesic) | 1 | 0.9 |
Eye glasses were prescribed | 16 | 13.7 |
Relaxation | 1 | 0.9 |
Other actions that relieve the headaches | ||
Cold compress | 13 | 11.1 |
Eating | 20 | 17.1 |
Massage | 3 | 2.6 |
Moving around | 3 | 2.6 |
Relaxation | 47 | 40.2 |
Sleep | 31 | 26.5 |
Vomiting | 1 | 0.9 |
Others | 1 | 0.9 |