Primary Headache in Yemen: Prevalence and Common Medications Used

Table 2

Family history, frequency and type of headache.

Variable		%
Headache frequency ()
Daily	1087	8.6
Fewer than daily to weekly	2737	21.6
Fewer than weekly to monthly	2998	23.7
Fewer than monthly to 1 year	2862	22.6
No headache	2956	23.4
Headache affects daily activities ()
Yes	7286	70.2
No	2398	29.8
Other family members complaining from headaches ()
Father	1006	7.9
Mother	1956	15.50
Brothers or sisters	1527	12.10
Other relatives	2342	18.50
More than one family member	1269	10.39
None	1584	12.50
No headache	2956	23.40
Type of headache ()
Migraine	1831	14.50
Tension	3427	27.10
Unknown	4426	35.01
No headache	2956	23.40