A Study to Assess the Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Staff Nurses in Selected Hospitals

Authors

  • Dava Johnsy. D Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Christian College of Nursing affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Sharmila Jansi Rani S. S Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Christian College of Nursing affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Author

Keywords:

hospital staff, nursing workforce, occupational health, prevalence, staff nurses, vascular disorders, varicose veins, workplace health

Abstract

Background: A significant portion of the workforce, including millions of employees, spends the majority of their workday in standing or static positions. Standing demands 20% more energy than sitting, and extended periods of standing at work can pose health risks, including varicose veins

Objective: Objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of varicose veins among staff nurses in selected hospitals. To assess the association between selected demographic variables and the prevalence of varicose veins among staff nurses.

Method: A descriptive study conducted among 100 staff nurses in selected hospitals at Tirunelveli.

Result: The data analysis shows that staff nurses according to the level of varicose veins, the majority, 67 (67%), had no signs of varicose veins, 29 (29%) had mild symptoms of varicose veins, 4 (4%) had moderate symptoms of varicose veins, and none of them had severe symptoms of varicose veins.

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Published

2026-10-05

Issue

Vol 1, Issue 1 (July - December, 2026)

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Articles