Transcultural headache medicine: A framework for integrating cultural contexts into headache science and care - a call to action from the International Headache Society - PubMed
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- #Cultural Competency
- Headache disorders affect over 1.5 billion people globally and cause significant disability.
- Disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and care persist, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- Social determinants of health, including cultural meanings and health beliefs, drive these inequities.
- Traditional medicine is first-line care for over 80% of the global population, influencing health choices worldwide.
- Transcultural Headache Medicine integrates cultural contexts into research, clinical care, and policy.
- A research agenda includes ethnography, adapted diagnostic tools, and clinical trials to evaluate traditional practices.
- The International Headache Society calls for action to support culturally safe, effective headache care globally.