A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Varicose Veins amongTeachers in Selected Primary Schools

Abstract

“A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools at Aurangabad, with a view to develop an information booklet.”Objectives: (1)To assess the knowledge regarding varicose veins among the teachers in selected primary schools. (2) To find out the association between knowledge of teachers in selected primary schools with selected socio-demographic variables. (3) To develop an information booklet on varicose veins.Methodology:The conceptual framework used for this study was based on modified Nola J. Pender health promotion model. The study was conducted on a sample of 50 teachers of Sau,Kalavati Primary School, Geeta Vidyamandirand VaradVidyamandir Shivaji Nagar Aurangabad. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used for selecting samples. In the present study, adescriptive research design was adopted. The tool used for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire. The data were collected, tabulated and analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The level of significance was at 0.05 levels.Results:The study revealed that majority 38(76%) had an average knowledge, 9(18%) had poor knowledge and only 3(6%) had good knowledge regarding varicose veins.