Table 4 Multivariate analysis of variables significantly associated with primary headache compared with healthy respondents

Sex – female

2.906(1.833–4.608)

<0.01*

Age

0.854(0.607–1.202)

0.367

Education

0.871(0.608–1.247)

0.451

Smokes cigarettes

0.985(0.787–1.234)

0.896

Drinks alcohol

0.841(0.490–1.443)

0.530

Widowed/separated

1.373(0.877–2.148)

0.166

Engages in social activities

2.157(1.072–4.339)

0.031*

Hypertension

1.297(0.935–1.799)

0.120

Diabetes mellitus

0.946(0.553–1.618)

0.839

Heart disease

1.949(1.354–2.804)

<0.01*