2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B

Varicose veins are abnormally dilated, tortuous superficial veins caused by incompetent venous valves, commonly affecting the lower extremities. Teachers who spend prolonged periods standing are at increased risk of developing this condition due to increased venous pressure. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of varicose veins among school teachers.

Varicose veins are a common venous disorder affecting the lower extremities, especially among professions requiring prolonged standing, such as teaching. Despite the prevalence of varicose veins, there is a lack of comprehensive studies focusing on the awareness and preventive measures among school teachers. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of varicose veins among school teachers, with a focus on identifying gaps in knowledge and areas for potential educational interventions. A descriptive study was conducted among 80 teachers aged 30-50 years at Stephens International School, Jammu, using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire.

The questionnaire was designed to cover various aspects, including the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and preventive measures related to varicose veins. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data collection occurred over two months. Descriptive statistics, such as mean, median, and mode, were used to summarize the data, while inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, were employed to determine associations between knowledge levels and socio-demographic variables.

The result of the out of the total participants, 81.25% had average knowledge, 11.25% had poor knowledge, and only 7.5% had good knowledge regarding the prevention of varicose veins. A significant association was found between the level of knowledge and education status (P=0.0442), indicating that teachers with higher educational qualifications possessed better knowledge about varicose vein prevention. No significant associations were observed with other socio-demographic variables such as age, gender, and years of teaching experience.