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PREVELANCE OF VARICOSE VEINS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH QUALITY OF LIFE IN BLUE COLLARS (DRIVERS)

Noreen Kiran, Saira Azhar, Muskan Amjad, Inshrah Shahid

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ABSTRACT

Background: Varicose veins are tortuous, enlarged veins, typically measuring three millimeters or more, present under the skin. Chronic varicose veins can have a substantial impact on an individual's standard of life quality.

Objectives: To see the prevalence of varicose veins To see the association of varicose veins with quality of life in blue collars (drivers).

Materials and Methods: The study design was a cross- sectional survey. A sample of 91 blue collar workers (drivers) at 3 different Faisalabad bus terminals were evaluated, and varicose vein symptoms such as swelling, skin trophic changes, discomfort, and swollen, twisted, subcutaneous veins that could be seen or felt clinically when standing were assessed. The varicose veins were identified using the Perthes' and Brodie-Trendelenburg tests. The VEINES - QOL/Sym questionnaire was utilized for collection of information. Version 21 of SPSS was utilized for analyzing the data.

Results: The average age of the drivers was 38.83 ±9.227 years. Varicose veins prevalence was found to be 8.8% in blue collars (drivers). A significant association (p<0.05) has been observed between quality of life and varicose veins.

Conclusion: Varicose veins have been estimated to affect 8.8% of blue- collar workers (drivers). A significant association has been identified between quality of life and varicose veins.

Keywords: Blue collars, Drivers, Quality of life, Veins , Varicose Veins , DVT