A COMPARATIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS AMONG NURSING PERSONNEL BETWEEN AUTONOMOUS AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS, HYDERABAD

Introduction: Varicose vein is one of the most important venous disorder affecting lower limbs. In this condition veins become abnormally thick, full of twists & turns. The majority of the cases are reported in developed and industrialized countries. Hereditary is one of the major role in development of Varicose veins. 50% of the patients have a family history of the disease. However, Worldwide the prevalence rate varies between 10-30% of the population. Moreover, one of the important aspect to be considered that the Varicose vein problems are increasing day by day, which are preventable, if not taken care on time, which may be very painful & debilitating condition which may have a hazardous effect on health of the individual. Objectives To assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of varicose vein among nursing personnel who are working in autonomous and private hospital. To compare the knowledge regarding prevention and Management of varicose veins among nursing personnel who are working in autonomous and private hospital. To find association between knowledge scores and selected demographic Variables like age, sex, educational qualification, &years of experience. Research approach: The study is Descriptive comparative study Sample: The total the sample size was 60, out of that 30 nursing personnel from autonomous hospital and 30 nursing personnel from private hospital, Hyderabad .Sampling technique was Non – probability convenient sampling technique Method of data collection: Self administered structured questionnaire is used to collect the data from nursing personnel on prevention and management of varicose veins. Results: The study findings reveals that Nursing personnel from Autonomous hospital had average of knowledge of 20 (67%). Where as in Private hospital had average knowledge of 13 (43%) . However, Nursing personnel from Autonomous hospital has more knowledge when compare to Private Hospital Nursing Personnel regarding prevention& Management of Varicose vein In conclusion, there was a significant relationship found between the knowledge scores and selected demographic variables like educational status of Nursing Personnel between Autonomous and Private hospitals.