Cho KH, Oh K, Kim S, Kim SR. Relationships among Symptoms, Disability, Type D Personality, and Quality of Life in Patients with Migraine: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea.
Pain Manag Nurs 2022;
24:180-187. [PMID:
36089468 DOI:
10.1016/j.pmn.2022.08.001]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Type D personality as a personality vulnerable to stress consists of negative affectivity and social inhibition, and it is related to symptoms and decreased quality of life in patients with chronic illness.
AIM
This study aimed to explore the relationships among migraine symptoms, disability, type D personality, and quality of life in patients with migraine.
METHODS
A convenience sample of 135 patients with migraine was collected at the neurologic outpatient clinics of two tertiary hospitals in South Korea. Frequency and severity of migraine symptoms, Migraine Disability Assessment, type D personality, and quality of life were investigated using a structured questionnaire. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used.
RESULTS
Sixty-one (45.2%) were classified as type D personality. The intensity of the most severe migraine and Migraine Disability Assessment scores in subjects with type D personality were significantly higher than those in subjects without type D personality. In addition, the quality of life score of subjects with type D personality was significantly lower than in subjects without type D personality. The intensity of the migraine, Migraine Disability Assessment score, and type D personality were significant factors influencing quality of life on stepwise multiple regression analysis.
CONCLUSIONS
Type D personality was related to migraine symptoms, disability, and quality of life in patients with migraine.
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