The Efficacy of Online Blended Learning in Enhancing Knowledge Regarding Migraine and its Management

Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by headaches, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. This illness is the second most common neurological disorder, resulting in substantial disability. Academic stress and poor sleep pose major risks to university students, particularly those studying medicine and nursing. This study looked at how online blended learning helped people understand and manage migraines better. Blended learning allows learners to advance at their own pace while participating in discussions and receiving constructive feedback. Students used talks, visual mediums, and written materials. This study used a one-group pre-test and post-test (quasi-experimental) methodology to evaluate the effectiveness of blended learning in improving B. Sc. Nursing students' comprehension of migraine and its management. The investigation included 180 nursing students from various academic years. Participants completed an online structured questionnaire evaluating their knowledge before and after the blended learning course on Google Classroom. The goal was to better understanding of migraines, including the underlying causes and management options. The results show that this technique considerably enhanced participants' understanding and memory of migraine management procedures. Migraine triggers, dietary influences, physical activity levels, and medication use were identified as key areas for improvement. The average pre-test score was 11.1, which increased to 14.01 on the post-test. The t-test comparison of means produced a <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">$P$</tex> value of 0.02111, indicating that online blended learning is successful. The findings revealed that students had a limited basic knowledge of migraines and its management; nonetheless, the online blended classroom intervention was beneficial in boosting students' understanding of migraine treatment.