Headaches in a university setting: the case of students at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala
Nearly four out of five medical students at the University of Douala reported headaches, with significant effects on their quality of life. Female sex and excessive study time were independent predictors. Interventions to reduce academic overload and address headache management are needed to improve student well-being.
Authors
- Yacouba Njankouo Mapoure
- Eric Lamou Bila Gueumekane
- Annick Mélanie Magnerou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4557-1002)
- Callixte Kuate Tegueu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5456-5267)
- Daniel Massi Gams
- Victor Sini
- Anne Mbuanguere Mouiche
- Jacques Doumbé
- Aminatou Marieya Tuikue
Institutions
- Université de Yaoundé I (CM)
- University of Douala (CM)
- Institut Supérieur de Technologie Médicale (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Headache and Pain
- Published
- 2025-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s10194-025-02120-1
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47