Knowledge and Awareness of Varicose Veins and Its Risk Factors in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia
Medhat Taha,
Yahya Soliman Alhilaly,
Mohammed Adel alghamdi
et al.
Abstract:Background
Varicose veins are defined as visibly swollen and twisted veins, surrounded sometimes by patches of flooded capillaries. Varicose veins are a relatively common condition. For many people, they are a family trait. Women are at least twice as likely as men to develop them.
Aim
This study aims to assess the public knowledge and awareness of varicose veins in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods
A correlational cross-sectional study was conducted amon… Show more
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