Effectiveness of Structured Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Measures of Varicose Vein among Teachers of Selected Schools of Bhaktapur

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Autores principales: Shrestha, Moonu, Prajapati, Kritisha, Rai, Soniya
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author Shrestha, Moonu
Prajapati, Kritisha
Rai, Soniya
author_facet Shrestha, Moonu
Prajapati, Kritisha
Rai, Soniya
contents <p>Background: Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that often affect the lower limbs, particularly among individuals engaged in prolonged standing occupations such as teaching. Preventive education is vital in minimizing its occurrence.</p> <p>Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention on the knowledge regarding preventive measures of varicose veins among school teachers of selected school of Bhaktapur.</p> <p>Methodology: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. Fifty-four school teachers from Khwopring English Academy were selected using enumerative sampling. A structured questionnaire assessed knowledge levels before and after a 40–45-minute teaching session. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v27, employing descriptive and inferential statistics.</p> <p>Results: Pre-test results revealed that 44.4% had inadequate knowledge and 55.6% had moderately adequate knowledge, with no participants scoring in the adequate range. Post-intervention, 55.6% achieved adequate knowledge. The mean pre-test score was 8.78, which increased to 13.61 in the post-test. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001).</p> <p>Conclusion: The structured educational intervention was effective in significantly improving the knowledge of school teachers regarding preventive measures of varicose veins.</p>
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spellingShingle Effectiveness of Structured Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Measures of Varicose Vein among Teachers of Selected Schools of Bhaktapur
Shrestha, Moonu
Prajapati, Kritisha
Rai, Soniya
Varicose Veins
School Teachers
Structured Educational Intervention
Preventive Measures
Knowledge
<p>Background: Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that often affect the lower limbs, particularly among individuals engaged in prolonged standing occupations such as teaching. Preventive education is vital in minimizing its occurrence.</p> <p>Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention on the knowledge regarding preventive measures of varicose veins among school teachers of selected school of Bhaktapur.</p> <p>Methodology: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used. Fifty-four school teachers from Khwopring English Academy were selected using enumerative sampling. A structured questionnaire assessed knowledge levels before and after a 40–45-minute teaching session. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v27, employing descriptive and inferential statistics.</p> <p>Results: Pre-test results revealed that 44.4% had inadequate knowledge and 55.6% had moderately adequate knowledge, with no participants scoring in the adequate range. Post-intervention, 55.6% achieved adequate knowledge. The mean pre-test score was 8.78, which increased to 13.61 in the post-test. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001).</p> <p>Conclusion: The structured educational intervention was effective in significantly improving the knowledge of school teachers regarding preventive measures of varicose veins.</p>
title Effectiveness of Structured Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Preventive Measures of Varicose Vein among Teachers of Selected Schools of Bhaktapur
topic Varicose Veins
School Teachers
Structured Educational Intervention
Preventive Measures
Knowledge
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17709042