Impact of Peer Education Program on Headache Disorders

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Overview

Worldwide, headache disorders are among the most common medical conditions. Many people with headache need not experience further pain if the diagnosis and treatment are correct. Most patients do not have correct diagnosis and treatment. This study tested a model for treatment of people with headache disorders at primary health-care level in rural areas of Haryana, India.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

360

Conditions

Headache Disorder

Interventions

Community education programsOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * All residents of the Region Kaithal (haryana) may apply for recruitment * Primary headache disorders including tension type headache, migraine Exclusion Criteria: * Planning to move the area * Refused to consent

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reduction in number of days per month with headache after 12 months

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Reduction in number of days per month of over the counter drugs after 12 months

Time frame: From Baseline to 12 Months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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