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 5 Effectiveness of treatments used for managing migraines.
| Treatment | Not effectiven (%) | Slightly effectiven (%) | Somewhat effectiven (%) | Effectiven (%) | Very effectiven (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription medication | 17 (4.5%) | 24 (6.3%) | 138 (35.7%) | 104 (26.8%) | 73 (18.8%) |
| Over-the-counter medication | 24 (6.3%) | 31 (8.0%) | 145 (37.5%) | 93 (24.1%) | 94 (24.1%) |
| Herbal remedies | 27 (7.1%) | 38 (9.8%) | 107 (27.7%) | 97 (25.0%) | 118 (30.4%) |
| Acupuncture | 35 (8.9%) | 45 (11.6%) | 110 (28.4%) | 87 (22.5%) | 110 (28.4%) |
| Massage therapy | 24 (6.3%) | 35 (8.9%) | 104 (26.8%) | 97 (25.0%) | 127 (32.8%) |
| Yoga or meditation | 35 (8.9%) | 41 (10.7%) | 114 (29.5%) | 90 (23.2%) | 107 (27.7%) |
| Dietary changes | 41 (10.7%) | 52 (13.4%) | 118 (30.4%) | 86 (22.3%) | 90 (23.2%) |
| Relaxation techniques | 17 (4.5%) | 31 (8.0%) | 124 (32.1%) | 114 (29.5%) | 101 (26.1%) |
| Physical exercise | 41 (10.7%) | 52 (13.4%) | 135 (34.8%) | 90 (23.2%) | 69 (17.9%) |
| Taking a break | 24 (6.3%) | 35 (8.9%) | 121 (31.3%) | 107 (27.7%) | 100 (25.8%) |
| Smoking | 52 (13.4%) | 69 (17.9%) | 90 (23.2%) | 97 (25.0%) | 79 (20.5%) |
| Hot or cold compress | 17 (4.5%) | 31 (8.0%) | 107 (27.7%) | 93 (24.1%) | 139 (35.9%) |
| Sleeping or lying down | 17 (4.5%) | 31 (8.0%) | 114 (29.5%) | 104 (26.8%) | 121 (31.3%) |