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Introducción. Los pacientes con migraña refieren con frecuencia factores o circunstancias que precipitan o desencadenansus crisis. A pesar de ello, son muy escasos los estudios realizados al efecto. Objetivo. Explorar los factores precipitantes de crisis de migraña en nuestro medio, así como su posible relación con laintensidad de las crisis o la repercusión global de la migraña. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico, transversal y multicéntrico realizado en consultas de neurología. Se recogierondatos sociodemográficos y clínicos, así como los factores precipitantes identificados de un listado cerrado. Se utilizaron el cuestionario de discapacidad específico para migraña -Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)- y la medida del número de días equivalentes a días de trabajo perdidos. Resultados. Se reclutaron 817 pacientes (72,5% mujeres; edad media: 34,6 ± 10,3 años). El 70,5% de los pacientes tenía un grado de discapacidad grave según el HIT-6. La media mensual de días equivalentes a días de trabajo perdidos fue de 2,1 ± 2,5. Un 96,6% de los pacientes identificó algún factor precipitante de crisis, siendo los más frecuentemente comunicadoslos hormonales (75,2%), el estrés (70,9%) y los relacionados con las alteraciones en el patrón de sueño (68,4%). Conclusiones. El estudio FACTOR confirma que la mayoría de pacientes con migraña identifica alguna circunstancia precipitantede sus crisis. El control o evitación de estos factores, en los casos en que sea posible, debe formar parte del programa de educación del paciente con migraña (AU)

Introduction. Patients with migraine often report factors or circumstances that precipitate or trigger their attacks. Yet fewstudies have been conducted to examine this matter. Aim. To explore the factors that precipitate migraine in our setting, as well is their possible relation with the intensity ofthe attacks or the overall repercussion of migraine.Patients and methods. An epidemiological, cross-sectional, multi-centre study was conducted in neurology consultation services. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected and the precipitating factors were identified from a closed list. The specific migraine disability questionnaire -Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)- and the measurement of the number of lost workday equivalents were used in the study.Results. Altogether 817 patients were recruited (72.5% females, mean age: 34.6 ± 10.3 years). A total of 70.5% of the patients had severe disability according to the HIT-6. The mean monthly number of lost workday equivalents was 2.1 ± 2.5. A total of 96.6% of the patients identified some precipitating factor for the attacks, the most commonly reported being hormonal (75.2%), stress (70.9%) and those related with disorders affecting sleep patterns (68.4%). Conclusions. The FACTOR study confirms that most patients with migraine identify some circumstance that precipitatestheir attacks. Controlling or avoiding these factors, whenever possible, must be part of the programme of education received by patients suffering from migraine (AU)

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INTRODUCTION: Patients with migraine often report factors or circumstances that precipitate or trigger their attacks. Yet few studies have been conducted to examine this matter. AIM: To explore the factors that precipitate migraine in our setting, as well is their possible relation with the intensity of the attacks or the overall repercussion of migraine. PATIENTS AND METHODS: An epidemiological, cross-sectional, multi-centre study was conducted in neurology consultation services. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected and the precipitating factors were identified from a closed list. The specific migraine disability questionnaire -Headache Impact Test (HIT-6)- and the measurement of the number of lost workday equivalents were used in the study. RESULTS: Altogether 817 patients were recruited (72.5% females, mean age: 34.6 ± 10.3 years). A total of 70.5% of the patients had severe disability according to the HIT-6. The mean monthly number of lost workday equivalents was 2.1 ± 2.5. A total of 96.6% of the patients identified some precipitating factor for the attacks, the most commonly reported being hormonal (75.2%), stress (70.9%) and those related with disorders affecting sleep patterns (68.4%). CONCLUSIONS: The FACTOR study confirms that most patients with migraine identify some circumstance that precipitates their attacks. Controlling or avoiding these factors, whenever possible, must be part of the programme of education received by patients suffering from migraine.

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Introducción. La migraña se ha asociado recientemente a determinados perfiles de personalidad y estilos de afrontamiento. Objetivo. Explorar la asociación entre factores de personalidad, discapacidad y abordaje terapéutico en la migraña. Pacientes y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico, transversal y multicéntrico, con pacientes atendidos por primera vez en una consulta de neurología por migraña. Se recogieron datos sociodemográficos y clínicos de los pacientes. Para valorar factores de personalidad se utilizó el NEO-FFI (Neuroticism-Extroversion-Openness-Five Factor Inventory); se evaluó el grado de discapacidad mediante el Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) y la medida del número de días equivalentes a días de trabajo perdidos –lost workday equivalents (LWDE)–. Se realizaron análisis de regresión logística bivariantes. Resultados. Se reclutaron 736 pacientes, de los cuales fueron valorables para el análisis 700 (75,6% mujeres; edad media: 35,5 ± 11,5 años). Un 68,9% presentaba migraña sin aura, 1-4 crisis/mes (66,7%) y de intensidad moderada (58,1%). El 76,1% de pacientes tenía discapacidad grave según el HIT-6. De los 554 pacientes activos, la media de días equivalentesa días de trabajo perdidos en los últimos tres meses fue de 6,8 ± 8,2. Los pacientes mostraban una mayor inestabilidad emocional que la población general, y su puntuación fue menor en extraversión, apertura, amabilidad y responsabilidad. Todos los pacientes recibían tratamiento para su migraña: el 47,3%, mediante un tratamiento escalonado entre ataques; el 39,9%, intraataque, y estratificado, únicamente el 12,9%. Conclusiones. Este estudio confirma el impacto de la migraña en términos de discapacidad y en términos de pérdida de productividad laboral, así como su asociación a factores de personalidad (AU)

Introduction. Migraine has recently been associated to certain personality profiles and styles of coping. Aim. To explore the association between personality factors, disability and the therapeutic management of migraine. Patients and methods. We conducted an epidemiological, cross-sectional, multi-centre study with patients with migraine visiting a neurology unit for the first time. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected about the patients. The NEO-FFI (Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness Five-Factor Inventory) was used to evaluate personality factors; the degree of disability was evaluated using the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) and the number of lost workday equivalents (LWDE) was measured. Bivariate logistic regression analyses were also performed. Results. A total of 736 patients were recruited, of whom 700 were suitable for inclusion in the analysis (75.6% females; mean age: 35.5 ± 11.5 years). In all, 68.9% presented migraine without aura, 1-4 seizures/month (66.7%) and of moderate intensity (58.1%). A total of 76.1% of patients had severe disability according to the HIT-6. Of the 554 active patients, the mean number of lost workday equivalents in the previous three months was 6.8 ± 8.2. Patients showed greater emotional instability than the general population and they scored lower on extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness. All the patients were being treated for their migraine: 47.3% by means of stepped treatment between seizures; 39.9% intra-seizures, and stratified in only 12.9%. Conclusions. This study confirms the impact of migraine in terms of disability and in terms of loss of labour output, together with its association with personality factors (AU)

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