Abstract

Sabita Mishra* and Soni K. C.

ABSTRACT

Varicose veins are abnormally dilated, tortous, superficial veins caused by incompetent venous valves. It is considered as the most common vascular disorder in humans creating serious sign and symptom leading to surgical treatment and widespread morbidity. This study aimed to out the knowledge regarding varicose vein among nurses. Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among nurses working in different unit of Chitwan Medical College Teaching Hospital, Chitwan. A total 132 nurses were selected by using probability, simple random sampling technique. Data were collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS 20 version using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that (80.3%) of the nurses were from age group of 17 to 23 years. Most (81.1%) of the nurses had completed PCL Nursing and none of the respondents had received in service education on varicose vein. Regarding the level of knowledge (29.5%) had adequate level of knowledge,(26.5%) had moderate level of knowledge and (43.9%) had inadequate level of knowledge regarding varicose vein. There was statistically significant association between level of knowledge and professional qualification (p=0.041). It is concluded that nearly half of the nurses still have inadequate level of knowledge regarding varicose vein. It shows nursing administrator need to organize continuous in-service education for nurses to enhance their knowledge regarding varicose vein.