Evolution of the Impact of Headache in an Exceptional Context of External Operations, Studied through a Military Population in Afghanistan, Assigned to the Staff of the Kaia's Military Field Hospital. (P3.057)

Introduction : Headaches are a common reason for consultation with a prevalence of 30[percnt]. Few data exist for military personnel, including in situations of war operations. The main objective of this work was to measure the evolution of the impact of headache in such a context. Methods: 201 personnel deployed in the Kaia9s military field hospital in Afghanistan. Were recruited. One questionnaire for the recognition headache, supported by 2 scales of quality of life (MIDAS and HIT-6) and a stress questionnaire were filled before departure and upon return of the mission. Discussion: 63 patients with headache have been initially identified, of which 52 remained symptomatic during the mission. The average total score of MIDAS scale before departure was 4 days and was decreased back to 1,4 days, with a mean change measured 3.3 days. For HIT-6 scale, the mean total score was 51.2 points initially and 51.9 points at the end of the mission with a mean change of -0.3 points. 9 patients without headache initially became symptomatic: MIDAS and HIT-6 scales were not affected. Concusion: Thus, against all expectations, the impact of headache in the particular context of a stay in a theater of operations was low, with an "mission effect " positive. Improved MIDAS score and the lack of influence on the HIT-6 score are underlined. Disclosure: Dr. Guilloton has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bruneau has nothing to disclose. Dr. Trousselard has nothing to disclose. Dr. Blanc has nothing to disclose. Dr. de Greslan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Drouet has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zagnoli has nothing to disclose.