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The Relationship Between Tension-Type Headaches and Stress in Mothers of Children with Special Needs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between tension-type headache (TTH) and stress in mothers of children with special needs. Stress levels in these mothers are often heightened due to caregiving challenges and social factors. An analytical observational cross-sectional design was employed involving 50 mothers from a special needs school in Semarang using total sampling. Data were collected via validated questionnaires measuring stress with the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and TTH based on International Headache Society criteria. The chi-square test analyzed associations between variables. Results indicated that 68.9% of mothers experienced TTH, while 73.3% had moderate stress levels. A significant correlation between stress and TTH occurrence was found (p = 0.017), with higher stress increasing the likelihood of TTH. The findings suggest that stress management interventions are essential to reduce headache prevalence and improve maternal wellbeing

Source: International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology

DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i4.455

Authors: Naura Syafaatul Syakhsiyah, Siti Istiqomah, Lourensya Berta Joharlina, Noorjanah Pujiastuti

Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

Language: English

Topic: Migraine and Headache Studies

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7122492423

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