Background: Women in nursing professions are at high risk for developing varicose veins as it requires physical\nwork and prolonged standing. The aim of the study is to estimate the current prevalence of varicose veins among\nnurses at Dhulikhel Hospital and assess its risk factors.\nMethods: A cross sectional study was carried out among 181 female nurses from different clinical settings of\nDhulikhel Hospital. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather the demographic, work related and\nmedical history information. The participants underwent Doppler ultrasound for varicose veins confirmation.\nVaricose veins was defined as Doppler finding of reflux or vein diameter equal or greater than 5 mm.\nResults: A total of 181 nurses participated in this study and 83 (46%) had varicose veins. The mean standing time\nwas 4.28 (0.8) hours /day, mean sitting time was 1.28 (0.6) hours/day, mean walking time was 2.37 (0.8) hours/day.\nIn the adjusted model the odds of having varicose veins was 27 times greater with every 1 hour increase in\nstanding time per day (adjusted OR: 27.44; 95% CI 4.09â??180.77; p-value <0.00).\nConclusions: Varicose veins was prevalent among nursesâ?? at Dhulikhel Hospital. Prolonged standing was found to\nbe a significant factor for varicose veins.
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