Unpublished MSc thesis, Victoria University, 2004/01, 21, type of study: ,qs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

emotion [37]
migraine [69]
pilot study [216]
qualitative study [290]

Abstract:

Migraine affects 10 percent of the Australian population and may be severe in nature. To understand the subjective experience of migraine, five migraneurs were interviewed and asked to discuss the emotions associated with migraine. The negative emotional aspects associated with migraine, feeling socially supported and the belief of an external locus of control were the major themes that influenced the management and coping strategies of the participants. All experiences of migraine were negative. I suggest a greater emphasis on the emotional elements of migraine is required when educating students and practitioners about migraines, as there are strong emotional affects associated with this condition. This minor thesis was written by a post-graduate student as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.