Abstract:

Objective: The present study was planned to evaluate the quality of life of migraine patients living in the city center of Bingöl. Method: The population of the study consisted of people over the age of 18 living in the city center of Bingöl and diagnosed with migraine. Data was collected from 102 individuals who were reached between the dates of December 14, 2019 and March 12, 2020, who volunteered to participate in the study. The Personal Information Form and the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) were used as data collection tools. Results: The participants in our study showed that the SF-36 sub-dimension mean scores were high in PHS (Physical Health Status), PF (Physical Functioning), SF (Social Functioning), MF (Mental Functioning), and the mean scores were low in PR (Physical Role), MR (Mental Role) dimensions, and the mean scores were moderate in P (Pain), GH (General Health), MHS (Mental Health Status), V (Vitality) dimensions. Conclusion:In our study, it was observed that the quality of life of patients diagnosed with migraine decreased, and it was concluded that this situation affects the daily lives of patients.

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