28 June 2026 : Clinical Research
Migraine in the Corporate Sector: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Job Efficiency Impact, and Management Strategies
Azra Batool ABCDE 1, Adeel Aslam
ABCDEF 2, Shazia Jamshed ACDEF 3, Mudassar Iqbal Arain ACDEF 4, Adel Bashatah CDEFG 5*, Ayesha Iqbal CDEFG 6,7, Wajid Syed CDEFG 8, Naji Alqahtani CDEFG 5, Kholoud Alharbi CDEFG 5, Saeed Asiri CDEFG 5
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951082
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951082
Table 4 Management of migraine among respondents.
| Variable | n (%) or mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| 16.3 (+8.5) | |
| Well-managed (0–10) | 104 (26.8%) |
| Moderately managed (11–20) | 138 (35.7%) |
| Poorly managed (21+) | 145 (37.5%) |
| Prescription medication | 197 (50.9%) |
| Over-the-counter medication | 242 (62.5%) |
| Herbal remedies (eg, ginger, feverfew) | 118 (30.4%) |
| Acupuncture | 52 (13.4%) |
| Massage therapy | 97 (25.0%) |
| Yoga or meditation | 104 (26.8%) |
| Dietary changes (eg, elimination of foods) | 93 (24.1%) |
| Relaxation techniques (eg, deep breathing) | 145 (37.5%) |
| Physical exercise | 121 (31.3%) |
| Taking a break from work | 166 (42.9%) |
| Smoking | 69 (17.9%) |
| Spiritual therapy | 62 (16.1%) |
| Hot or cold compress | 156 (40.2%) |
| Sleeping or lying down | 208 (53.6%) |