HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES: IMPACT ON QUALITY OF CARE FOR HEADACHES

“Migraine is one of the most common neurological conditions, yet many people with migraines have difficulty getting care to reduce or prevent chronic headaches.”?

According to research, only about a quarter of adults with episodic migraine receive a proper diagnosis and effective treatment in the United States. Healthcare inequalities, defined as racial or ethnic variances that affect quality of care is one of the major reasons. These disparities are not related to access concerns, clinical needs, preferences, and the appropriateness of care.?

The majority of current migraine research is conducted on Caucasian females for a variety of reasons, including a lack of attention on diverse recruitment efforts and potential language hurdles. Other racial groups may be hesitant to join or may not even be invited. As a result, it's unclear whether migraine research findings would even apply to other racial and ethnic groups.

Here’s an eye-opening piece on healthcare disparities and headache/migraine treatments.?