Prevalence and types of headache, sleep disturbances and hypertension among non-psychotic patients

Sleep disturbances, hypertension, and headaches were highly prevalent in this Afghan clinical population. Older age, female gender, widowhood, and smoking emerged as key predictors, with widowhood representing the strongest vulnerability factor. Targeted interventions addressing psychosocial stress, sleep quality, and cardiovascular risk in socioeconomically disadvantaged groups-particularly widows-are urgently needed.