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Effect of Structure Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Varicose Vein among Security Guards at Selected Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Kanchana K.

Abstract


Varicose vein most commonly occurs in superficial vein of the legs. It is caused in persons who undergo prolonged standing. Prevention is the key factor for varicose veins. The nurse needs to educate the security guards regarding this condition in order to prevent it. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of structure teaching programme on knowledge regarding prevention of varicose vein among security guards. Quasi-experimental one group pre-test–post-test design was adopted in this study. A total of 35 security guards were selected for the study using purposive sampling technique. The demographic profiles were collected from the security guards. Pre-test was conducted to assess the level of knowledge on prevention of varicose vein by using structured questionnaire. Structure teaching was given to security guards for 30 minutes with flash cards. Post-test was conducted by using structured questionnaire on 5th day. It was identified that the mean level of knowledge score was 11.6 and 17.85 respectively with the mean difference of 6.25. Standard deviations were 3.33 and 5.49. The calculated t value of 7.75 was greater than the table value of 3.65 at 0.05 level of significance. Hence, the structure teaching programme was an effective method for providing moderate to adequate knowledge and helped the security guards to enhance their knowledge to prevent varicose vein.

 


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