MIGRAINE RELATED STIGMA, PAIN PERCEPTION AND TREATMENT SATISFACTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH MIGRAINE

Abstract

The study aims to examine the relationship between migraine-related stigma, pain perception, and treatment satisfaction in individuals with migraines. This study examines the relationship between migraine-related stigma, pain perception, and treatment satisfaction in individuals with migraines and evaluates the mediating role of pain perception on treatment satisfaction. A correlational research design was used, and data were collected using a purposive sampling technique, with a sample size of (N=105) participants estimated by G Power. Data were obtained from a hospital outpatient department and social media channels. Assessment was done using demographic and clinical information sheets, the Migraine-Related Stigma Scale, the Pain Belief and Perception Inventory, and the Treatment Satisfaction with Medicines Questionnaire. The findings revealed that migraine-related stigma (M=22.65, SD=5.5) was significantly associated with pain perception (r=.435, p <.01) and treatment satisfaction (r=.420, p <.01), suggesting that higher stigma is associated with greater pain perception and higher treatment satisfaction. Regression analysis revealed that migraine-related stigma (R²=.188) was a significant predictor of treatment satisfaction. Additionally, pain perception partially mediated the relationship between migraine-related stigma and treatment satisfaction, indicating that addressing pain perception is crucial in improving treatment satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of addressing both migraine-related stigma and pain perception in developing targeted interventions to enhance treatment satisfaction in individuals with migraines.