Examining the correlation between headaches and insomnia, anxiety, and depression among women of Chinese descent in Hong Kong.: Examining the correlation between headaches and insomnia, anxiety, and depression among women of Chinese descent in Hong Kong.

WU ENQI WU ENQI; DR. FARRA AIDAHJUMUDDIN DR. FARRA AIDAHJUMUDDIN

Authors

WU ENQI Phd. Research Scholar in Medical Science, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
DR. FARRA AIDAHJUMUDDIN Professors in Lincoln University College, Malaysia

Keywords:

Mood Disorder, Insomnia, Headache

Abstract

According to research, "In the general population, there is a strong correlation between sleep apnea, headaches, and mood disorders. Daily morning headaches will be associated with SDBD. Perimenopausal women are more likely than their pre- and postmenopausal counterparts to experience sleep disruptions, headaches, and low mood "counterparts."

In comparison to "After one month," both Caucasians and Hong Kong Chinese reported lower rates of insomnia (11% versus 29%) (Leger et al., 2000; Li et al., 2002). Within a year, 37% of Hong Kong Chinese and 38% of Whites will experience frequent headaches (Cheung, 2000; Hagen et al., 2000). Hong Kong Chinese had lower rates of depression but higher rates of anxiety (2% vs. 13% and 9% vs. 4%, respectively, in lifetime prevalence) than Caucasians. Chen et al. (1993); Grant et al. (2005); Hasin et al. (2005). Parker et al. (2001) hypothesize that differences in depression prevalence could be attributed to people's reluctance to admit they have a mental health problem or to the physical manifestations of symptoms. Because of these disparities in prevalence, it is predicted that Hong Kong Chinese and Caucasians will have different associations with insomnia, headaches, and mood. The advantages are significant "for the purpose of researching the relationship between insomnia, headaches, and mental health issues among the Chinese population of Hong Kong."

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Examining the correlation between headaches and insomnia, anxiety, and depression among women of Chinese descent in Hong Kong.