Back-to-School & Headaches

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  1. Do you have one or more children attending school? (If you answer no, this survey might not be appropriate for you to complete.)  
Yes
 
45 98%
No
 
1 2%
Total 46 100%
  2. If yes, how many school aged children do you have?  
45 Responses
  3. Please indicate the age(s) and gender(s) of your child/children.  
45 Responses
  4. Has your child ever complained of experiencing headaches while in school? (If no, this survey might not be appropriate for you to complete.)  
Yes
 
41 91%
No
 
4 9%
Total 45 100%
  5. If yes, please indicate below which child has headaches and respond to the following questions only for that child.  
Child 1
 
29 69%
Child 2
 
12 29%
Child 3
 
1 2%
Child 4
       
0 0%
Child 5
       
0 0%
Total 42 100%
  6. Does your child seem to complain more frequently of experiencing headaches during the school year as opposed to during summer months or vacation? (Please answer Yes or No)  
42 Responses
  7. What triggers your child’s headaches while in school? Choose all that apply.  
Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option.
Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5
Computer usage 11
79%
3
21%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Eye strain 15
71%
6
29%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Stress or anxiety 26
76%
7
21%
1
3%
0
0%
0
0%
Bullying 7
78%
2
22%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Changes in sleep habits 18
67%
8
30%
1
4%
0
0%
0
0%
Dietary changes 11
69%
4
25%
1
6%
0
0%
0
0%
Physical activity 12
86%
2
14%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Pressure to fit in with peers 11
92%
1
8%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Pressure to excel academically 15
79%
4
21%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Competition on a sporting team or school activity 6
86%
1
14%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Lack of self esteem 9
82%
2
18%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Depression 10
77%
3
23%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Problems at home 7
70%
3
30%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
  8. Has your child ever missed school or class due to a headache? (Please answer Yes or No.)  
42 Responses
  9. If yes, on average, how many school days has he/she missed due to a headache?  
1-3 days per year
 
15 50%
3-7 days per year
 
9 30%
More than 7 days per year
 
6 20%
Total 30 100%
  10. Is your child permitted to take his/her headache medication while at school?  
Yes
 
23 58%
No
 
6 15%
Sometimes
 
3 8%
Not Sure
 
8 20%
Total 40 100%
  11. Is there a school nurse or health professional to provide the medication to the child, if needed? (If no, please indicate in the extra box what steps are taken to ensure your child is adequately cared for.)  
Yes
 
28 68%
No
 
5 12%
If no, please specify:
 
8 20%
Total 41 100%
  12. What non-medicated treatments has your child used to control his/her headaches?  
Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option.
Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.
Child 1 Child 2 Child 3 Child 4 Child 5
Rest or sleep 28
70%
10
25%
2
5%
0
0%
0
0%
Exercising/physical activity 5
100%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Drinking water 21
78%
6
22%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Eating a snack 20
87%
3
13%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Leaving school 17
77%
5
23%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Biofeedback 3
100%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Relaxation techniques 16
89%
2
11%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Stress reduction 9
82%
2
18%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
  13. Would you like to hear from the NHF about tips for your child to better manage his/her headaches in the 2008/2009 school year?  
26 Responses
  14. Are there any specific topics related to your child’s headache management for which you would like tips or information from the NHF? Please specify.  
16 Responses
  15. At what age did your child or children first experience headache?  
Less than 10 years old
 
31 74%
11-15 years old
 
11 26%
16-19 years old
       
0 0%
  16. Are you a member of the National Headache Foundation?  
Yes
 
6 14%
No
 
38 86%
Total 44 100%
  17. How did you learn about the National Headache Foundation?  
Physician
 
3 7%
Friend
 
1 2%
Employer/Manager
       
0 0%
Internet
 
28 64%
Newspaper
 
1 2%
Magazine
 
2 5%
TV
 
7 16%
Radio
 
3 7%
Other, please specify
 
1 2%
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