Perception, awareness and attitude towards varicose veins among employees working in prolonged sitting and standing postures in Hail region, Saudi Arabia

Khatoon, Fahmida; Mohammad Alshammari, Sadeem Mishaal; Alshammari, Nawal Ahmed; Alshurtan, Kareemah Salem; Alshammari, Nawaf Safaq; Alreshidi, Fayez Saud; Aboras, Rana; Mubark Alzughaibi, Muath Naif; Alshammari, Rashid Dhaher; Osman Elhussein, Gamal Eldin Mohamed; Mahmood, Madiha Rabie; Elhaj, Abeer Hassan; Alshammari, Hind Naif; Abdalla, Rania Abdeen H; Ginawi, Tarig; Mohsin Alrashidi, Abdulaziz Ahmed; Balouch, Zahid

doi:10.54905/disssi/v27i135/e206ms2985

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“…As for diagnostic methods, study participants showed inappropriate knowledge and awareness levels where Doppler US was known for only one-fourth of them. In Hail, Khatoon et al found that disease pathophysiology and risk factors are well known among 46% of the study group and less known by 56.0% of the study population only [14]. Also, George et al found that the majority of respondents (70%) had a moderate level of knowledge which is similar to the current study findings [15].…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Varicose Veins and Its Risk Factors in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia

Taha,

Alhilaly,

alghamdi

et al. 2024

Cureus

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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 among a sample of people in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was used for data collection. The data collection sheet included socioeconomic-demographic information. Varicose vein knowledge was assessed in the second portion using three-point ratings. The final section had multiple-choice questions about risk factors and complications, including symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and risk factors for varicose veins. Results Participants were included in the study after excluding individuals aged less than 18 years old, with a majority being males (319; 79.9%). Regarding age distribution, participants aged 36-45 years constituted the largest group (132; 33.1%). Out of 399 participants, 369 (92.5%) had not been diagnosed with varicose veins. Most participants (271, 67.9%) had heard of varicose veins, with the primary sources of information being someone they knew with varicose veins (106, 39.11%). Family history was considered an important factor by 141 (35.3%) of respondents while 217 (54.4%) were unsure. Female gender and old age showed significantly higher knowledge levels (p< 0.05). Conclusion The current study concluded that while there was a fair level of public awareness of varicose veins in general, there was a noticeable lack of knowledge regarding clinical symptoms and diagnostic techniques. Younger females demonstrated noticeably greater awareness and comprehension of the illness.

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