Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses at Different Departments in a Single Tertiary Care Center in Riyadh

Al‐Bader, Bader; Sallam, Asma; Moukaddem, Afaf; Alanazi, Kout; Almohammed, Sara; Aldabas, Haya; Algmaizi, Shahad

doi:10.7759/cureus.12319

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“…A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2020 in Saudi Arabia with 366 nurses, with 322 females (88.0%) and 44 males (12.0%). There were 40 (11%) patients with a confirmed diagnosis of varicose veins, of whom 39 were female and one male [ 16 ]. However, because our study included a large differential in the number of female and male nurses who participated, these findings cannot be inferred.…”

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Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses in Different Departments in Jazan Public Hospitals, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ali¹,

Najmi²,

Hakami³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Varicose veins (VV) in the lower limbs are the most prevalent vascular condition in humans. They can cause significant signs and symptoms and, in extreme cases, death. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and identify the risk factors for varicose veins among nurses working in multiple departments at Jazan King Fahd Central Hospital and Prince Muhammad bin Nasser Hospital. A cross-sectional study was conducted by sending a questionnaire to female and male nurses in these hospitals. This study included 482 nurses, 415 (86.1%) of whom were female and 67 (13.9%) male. The prevalence of varicose veins among the nurses of both hospitals was 76 (15.8%), compared with 406 (84.2%) not diagnosed with varicose veins. The prevalence of varicose veins was 67 (88.2%) in female nurses, compared with 9 (11.8%) in male nurses. The risk factors associated with varicose veins were ethnicity ( p = 0.007), carrying heavy items ( p = 0.001), lack of exercise ( p = 0.031), family history ( p = 0.001), use of hormonal therapy ( p = 0.001), use of contraceptive pills ( p = 0.0035), type of delivery ( p = 0.002), number of children ( p = 0.004), and hours sitting per shift ( p = 0.002). The comorbidities associated with varicose veins were deep vein thrombosis ( p = 0.001), hypertension ( p = 0.002), chronic constipation ( p = 0.006), diabetes ( p = 0.001), kidney disease ( p = 0.001), rheumatoid arthritis ( p = 0.001), coronary artery disease, and severe occupational injury to the lower extremities ( p = 0.001). Nurses are responsible for most of the health system's services. Increasing the number of nursing workers for patient care, encouraging physical exercise, and lowering the pension age appear to be required to avoid the occurrence and development of varicose veins among nurses.

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“…Nurses in our study worked only eight hours per shift, some wore bandage socks while on the job, and 35.5% of nurses had only worked for one to four years. AlBader et al found that based on shifts per week (p = 0.23) and standing hours (p = 0.09) [ 16 ].…”

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Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses in Different Departments in Jazan Public Hospitals, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ali¹,

Najmi²,

Hakami³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…Varicose veins were previously diagnosed in 18.5% of the participants. Likewise, a study conducted in Riyadh on the prevalence of varicose veins among nurses shows that 11% were previously diagnosed with the disease [16]. However, a higher prevalence is seen among teachers in Abha [12].…”

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Risk Assessment of Varicose Veins Among Teachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Busbaih¹,

Saleh²,

Alsulaiman³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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BackgroundVaricose veins (VV) are abnormally swollen, tortuous, and prominent veins caused by insufficient venous valves leading to venous congestion and elevated venous pressure. Prolonged standing at work has been proposed to be an important risk factor for varicose veins. Teachers are prone to have varicose veins due to prolonged standing. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of varicose veins among teachers in Al-Asha, Saudi Arabia. MethodThis was a cross-sectional study conducted among teachers of primary, secondary, and high schools in Al-Ahsa, of both genders, between April 2022 and June 2022. The participants were interviewed and examined for the presence of signs and symptoms of the disease. Finally, the collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, version 26.0 for Windows) software. ResultOut of 399 participating teachers with a mean age of 43.2 ± 12.9 years, 216 (54.1%) were males and the remainder were female. The commonest symptom was pain in the legs, which was exacerbated by work (43.1%). Most of the participants were working for more than 16 years (43.6%) and standing for less than six hours per day (72.7%). The most pointed sign was spider legs-shaped veins (23.8%). However, the least collective sign was paleness in the ulcer area after healing (1.8%). A total of 140 teachers had a family history of varicose veins, 74 of them (18.5%) were diagnosed with varicose veins previously. We summarize our result as female teachers who have a family history of VV have more risk to develop the disease. ConclusionThe prevalence of varicose veins was high among teachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. According to our study, teachers have a significant chance of developing the condition since their working style contributes to its progression. Further actions need to be made in order to increase awareness and prevent its complications.

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“…7 Indeed, studies have shown an increased prevalence of varicose veins in professionals that spend extended hours on their feet such as hairdressers, 8 hospital employees, 9,10 in particular nurses. 11,12 The CVD is a growing concern for both individuals and health care systems and it is expected that the number of CVD patients will increase substantially over the coming years because of the increasing incidence of obesity and the ever-aging global population. 4 Varicose veins and chronic venous disease can impact negatively the patient.…”

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“…4 The undesirable symptoms of swelling and pain, plus the visible effects of chronic venous disease can impact the patient psychologically, leading to a decrease in self-esteem and an increased risk of depression. 11,13 Physically, tiredness and pain in the legs can interfere with the patient's ability to carry out normal activities and can lead to a loss of productivity at work. 14 Treatments of chronic venous disease can be difficult to tolerate, and surgery carries with it the added risk of complications.…”

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What is the prevalence of chronic venous disease among health care workers? A scoping review

Benn

Moore

Patton

et al. 2023

International Wound Journal

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Chronic venous disease (CVD) occurs because of structural or functional disturbances to the venous system of the lower limbs. Signs and symptoms include leg pain, swelling, varicose veins, and skin changes, with venous ulceration ultimately occurring in severe disease. To assess the prevalence of CVD among health care workers, a scoping review of existing publications exploring the prevalence of CVD among health care workers was conducted in July 2022. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines were used. A total of 15 papers met the inclusion criteria and these formed the basis of the review. Among health care workers, the mean prevalence of CVD was 58.5% and the mean prevalence for varicose veins was 22.1%. There is an increased prevalence of CVD in health care workers when compared with the general population. Therefore, there is a need for early diagnosis and the use of preventative measures to protect health care workers from CVD and varicose vein development.

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Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses at Different Departments in a Single Tertiary Care Center in Riyadh

Cited by 10 publications

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Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses in Different Departments in Jazan Public Hospitals, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Varicose Veins Among Nurses in Different Departments in Jazan Public Hospitals, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Risk Assessment of Varicose Veins Among Teachers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

What is the prevalence of chronic venous disease among health care workers? A scoping review

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