Headache and internet addiction: a narrative review

Authors

  • Tathiana Corrêa Rangel Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
  • Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha-Filho Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48208/HeadacheMed.2018.4

Keywords:

Dependency, Headache, Internet

Abstract

Background: Among young people, headache-related impairments imply inability, failure and school absenteeism, as well as greater vulnerability to comorbidities. Based on this, the intensive mobile phone and computer use were associated to unhealthy habits. Previous researches reinforce the predictive validity regarding the influence of internet dependence on physical conditions, emotional behavior and quality of life of young people. Few studies associate internet abuse with headache prevalence. Material and Methods: This study was a narrative literature review. Results: Excessive computer and technological instruments use is considered to have a negative impact on physical health and may be associated to somatic

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Author Biographies

Tathiana Corrêa Rangel, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Pós-Graduanda em Neuropsiquiatria e Ciências do Comportamento, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brasil; Professora Assistente da Disciplina de Saúde da Criança/Adolescente e Fisioterapia Neurofuncional, Departamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade de Pernambuco, Petrolina, PE, Brasil

Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha-Filho, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Professor Adjunto de Neurologia, Departamento de Neuropsiquiatria, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brasil; Ambulatório de Cefaleias, Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brasil

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

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Rangel TC, Rocha-Filho PAS. Headache and internet addiction: a narrative review. Headache Med [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 13];9(1):16-23. Available from: https://headachemedicine.com.br/index.php/hm/article/view/203

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