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May 9, 2026Neurology Clinical Practice0 citations

Association of Military Sexual Trauma With Migraine and Migraine-Related Health Care Utilization Among Post-9/11 US Veterans

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JNJohn NeyBFBrenda FentonAGAmy S. Grinberg

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  • This study investigates the link between military sexual trauma (MST) and the occurrence of migraines in veterans post-9/11.
  • Analyzed health care utilization records of post-9/11 US veterans affected by MST
  • Examined the relationship between MST and migraine prevalence
  • Utilized statistical analysis to identify correlations between MST and headache disorders.
  • Veterans with MST showed a significantly higher occurrence of migraines compared to those without MST
  • Increased health care utilization for migraine management was noted among MST-affected veterans
  • Migraines contribute to a notable burden among veterans with histories of MST.

Abstract

Military sexual trauma (MST) is increasingly recognized in US veterans. MST is associated with psychiatric disease, substance abuse, and pain conditions, including headache. Little is known about the relationship between MST and specific headache disorders.

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Ney et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed0abb9154b0b82877c44https://doi.org/10.1212/cpj.0000000000200618
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