An investigation of the aetiology of chronic headache. The role of headache models.
Headache sufferers (n = 30) reported significantly more immediate family members with headache, compared to controls (n = 22). Sensitivity, specificity, and efficiency analyses revealed that knowledge of family headache history has predictive value. The results are consistent with findings with other pain disorders.
D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological