Migraine risk factors in Qashqai migrating nomads:An adjusted multiple correspondence analysis approach

Objectives: to determine the migraine risk factors in qashqai migrating nomads using an adjusted multiple correspondence analysis approach. methodology: in summer 2006, 750 qashqai migrating nomads aged 25 years or older in fars province, southern iran were enrolled using a multiple-stage cluster random sampling. a questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, lifestyle and migraine diagnosis was used for each subject. the association of each risk factor was assessed using an adjusted multiple correspondence analysis. results: the prevalence of migraine was 18% in males and 28% in females. it was higher in overweight and obese subjects, those who consumed roasted foods, widows, female gender and in the age group of 35-50 years old. conclusion: multiple correspondence analyses were suitable choices to determine detailed results of complex categorical data in migraine risk factors.