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Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting numerous adults. Headaches are often associated with significant disruptions that can interrupt the patient's usual activities for hours. Although headaches are typically episodic, many individuals with migraine experience life restrictions due to the anticipation of future attacks and the prevalent concern that headaches will compromise their functional capabilities. Several health-related quality of life scales have been developed to assess migraine and its associated conditions. Some examples include the Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Quality of Life and Migraine Scale, and the Migraine-Specific Quality of Life Measure. While some of these scales have Turkish versions, others do not. Many of these instruments are designed for clinical research, offering comprehensive assessment but are disadvantaged by lengthy completion and scoring times for patients. There is a need for brief health status measures with simple scoring systems that can evaluate the overall impact of migraines on daily activities. The Headache Needs Assessment (HANA) is a seven-item questionnaire developed to assess migraine-related quality of life issues. This study aims to validate and establish the reliability of the Turkish version of the Headache Needs Assessment for evaluating individuals with migraines. If proven valid and reliable, the Headache Needs Assessment will be a practical tool for assessing the quality of life in individuals with migraines. Null Hypothesis (H0): The Turkish version of the Headache Needs Assessment is not valid and reliable. Alternative Hypothesis (H1): The Turkish version of the Headache Needs Assessment is valid and reliable.
