What are the symptoms of varicose veins? Edinburgh vein study cross sectional population survey

The transformation that COVID-19 has brought upon the world is unparalleled. The impact on mental health is equally unprecedented and yet unexplored in depth. An online-based survey was administered to 413 community-based adults during COVID-19 confinement to explore psychological impact and identify high risk profiles. Young females concerned about the future, expressing high COVID-related distress, already following psychological therapy and suffering from pre-existing chronic conditions, were those at highest risk of psychological impact due to the COVID-19 situation. Findings could be employed to design tailored psychological interventions in the early stages of the outbreak to avoid the onset/exacerbation of psychopathology.

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Health, sleep and lack of time: relations to domestic and paid work in nurses

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-89102005000500016 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 802-808 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Luciana Fernandes Portela ◽

Lúcia Rotenberg ◽

William Waissmann

Keyword(s):

Emotional Disorders ◽

Social Life ◽

Varicose Veins ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Work Load ◽

Lower Prevalence ◽

Professional Work ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Housework Time ◽

Female Nurses

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether reported morbidity and complaints of lack of time and sleep are associated with the burden of professional work and housework among nurses. METHODS: A cross-sectional exploratory study was carried out among female nurses and nurse assistants (N=206) of a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire. The prevalence ratio and 95% confidence intervals were estimated. RESULTS: Mean duration of professional work and housework time was 40.4 and 31.6 hours/week, respectively. Long professional working time (over 44 hours/week) were associated with mild emotional disorders (PR=1.37; 95% CI: 1.05-1.80), complaints of lack of time for resting/leisure (PR=1.61; 95% CI: 1.31-1.97), housework (PR=1.48; 95% CI: 1.12-1.97), and childcare (PR=1.99; 95% CI: 1.51-2.63). Long housework time (over 28 hours/week) was associated with lower prevalence of lack of time for childcare (PR=0.62; 95% CI: 0.46-0.84). High housework load was associated with lack of personal time and complaints of varicose veins (PR=1.31; 95% CI: 1.14-1.50 and PR=1.31; 95% CI: 1.08-1.58, respectively). Complaints of varicose veins were also frequent among female nurses with a total work load above 84 hours (PR=1.30; 95% CI: 1.05-1.61), though this group has shown a lower prevalence of arterial hypertension and recurrent headaches (PR=0.35; 95% CI: 0.15-0.83 and PR=0.53; 95% CI: 0.32-0.89, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that both professional and home environments are relevant in the evaluation of work overload on nurses' health and their family and social life. It is stressed the need for instruments for analyzing total workload among female populations.

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A cross-sectional population survey on stroke knowledge and attitudes in Greater Kampala, Uganda

Cogent Medicine ◽

10.1080/2331205x.2017.1327129 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1327129 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mark Kaddumukasa ◽

James Kayima ◽

Jane Nakibuuka ◽

Leviticus Mugenyi ◽

Edward Ddumba ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Population Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Stroke Knowledge

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Dor e adoecimento entre a equipe de enfermagem

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/1981-8963.2020.244210 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

Author(s):

Vitória De Barros Siqueira ◽

Aislany Warlla Nunes Luna ◽

Danielly Coelho De Melo ◽

Lana Quele Pereira Da Silva ◽

Mariana Pereira Gama ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Varicose Veins ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Low Back ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Activity ◽

Nursing Team

Objetivo: verificar a prevalência de dor e adoecimento relacionados à atividade laboral e referidos pela equipe de enfermagem. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, analítico, de corte transversal realizado com 202 técnicos de enfermagem e enfermeiros assistenciais. Coletaram-se os dados por meio de questionário semiestruturado auto aplicado. Realizou-se a análise bivariada dos dados. Avaliou-se a significância estatística por meio do IC 95% e do teste Qui-quadrado. Resultados: identificou-se prevalência de 69,3% de relato de dor e de 34,2% de adoecimento relacionado à atividade laboral, destacando-se a lombalgia crônica e as varizes; houve prevalência de 19,3% de ansiedade entre os entrevistados e estes apresentaram 20 vezes mais chances de relatar dores. Conclusão: conclui-se que dor e adoecimento são muito prevalentes nos profissionais de enfermagem e parecem ser inerentes às características da atividade exercida e do processo de trabalho, e a discussão desses problemas é de grande relevância para a Enfermagem e para os gestores de serviços de saúde. Descritores: Equipe de Enfermagem; Saúde do Trabalhador; Morbidade; Ansiedade; Prevalência; Dor Lombar.AbstractObjective: to verify the prevalence of pain and illness related to work activity and referred by the nursing team. Method: this is a quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted with 202 nursing technicians and nursing assistants. Data was collected using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate data analysis was performed. Statistical significance was assessed using the 95% CI and the chi-square test. Results: a prevalence of 69.3% of reports of pain and 34.2% of illness related to work activity was identified, with emphasis on chronic low back pain and varicose veins; there was a 19.3% prevalence of anxiety among the interviewees and they were 20 times more likely to report pain. Conclusion: it is concluded that pain and illness are very prevalent in Nursing professionals and seem to be inherent to the characteristics of the activity performed and the work process, and the discussion of these problems is of great relevance for Nursing and healthcare service managers. Descriptors: Nursing, Team; Ocupational Health; Morbidity; Anxiety; Prevalence; Low Back Pain. ResumenObjetivo: verificar la prevalencia de dolor y enfermedad relacionados con la actividad laboral y referidos por el equipo de enfermería. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, analítico, transversal realizado con 202 técnicos de enfermería y auxiliares de enfermería. Los datos fueron recolectados usando un cuestionario semiestructurado autoadministrado. Se realizó un análisis de datos bivariados. La significación estadística se evaluó utilizando el IC del 95% y la prueba de chi-cuadrado. Resultados: se identificó una prevalencia del 69,3% de los informes de dolor y del 34,2% de enfermedades relacionadas con la actividad laboral, con énfasis en el dolor lumbar crónico y las venas varicosas; hubo una prevalencia de ansiedad del 19,3% entre los entrevistados y tenían 20 veces más probabilidades de informar el dolor. Conclusión: se concluye que el dolor y la enfermedad son muy frecuentes en los profesionales de enfermería y parecen ser inherentes a las características de la actividad realizada y el proceso de trabajo, y la discusión de estos problemas es de gran relevancia para la enfermería y los gerentes de servicios de salud. Descriptores: Grupo de Enfermeira; Salud Laboral; Morbilidad; Ansiedad; Prevalencia; Dor de la Región Lumbar.

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Association Between Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency and Intrapartum Fetal Compromise: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2021.577096 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Ángel Asúnsolo ◽

Chen Chaowen ◽

Miguel A. Ortega ◽

Santiago Coca ◽

Luisa N. Borrell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Venous Insufficiency ◽

Varicose Veins ◽

Lower Extremities ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

National Study ◽

Clinical Risk Factor ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaginal Deliveries ◽

Fetal Compromise

Introduction: Chronic venous disorder (CVeD) has a high prevalence, being commonly diagnosed by the presence of varicose veins. In fact, the development of varicose veins in lower extremities and/or pelvic venous insufficiency (LEPVI) is frequent. However, its potential impact on fetal health has not been investigated. This study aimed to examine whether the presence of varicose veins in women's LEPVI is related to an intrapartum fetal compromise event.Materials: A cross-sectional, national study was conducted using medical administrative records (CMBD) of all vaginal births (n = 256,531) recorded in 2015 in Spain. The independent variable was defined as the presence of varicose veins in the legs, vulva, and perineum or hemorrhoids. A logistic regression model was used to assess the association of interest.Results: Among women with vaginal deliveries, those with varicose veins in their LEPVI have a significantly greater odds of intrapartum fetal compromise (OR = 1.30, 99.55%CI = 1.08–1.54) than their counterparts without varicose veins. After adjustment, this association remained significant (OR = 1.25, 99.5%CI = 1.05–1.50).Conclusions: Our findings of an association between varicose veins in women's lower extremities and/or pelvis and intrapartum fetal compromise suggest that varicose veins may be a novel and important clinical risk factor for fetal well-being and health.

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Experiences of COVID-19 Policy Measures and Mental Health in Uganda: Cross-Sectional Evidence From a Mobile Phone-Based Population Survey

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3894387 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Emma Clarke ◽

Slawa Rokicki ◽

Mark McGovern ◽

Catherine Birabwa ◽

Jessica Cohen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mobile Phone ◽

Population Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Policy Measures

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Higher Level of Chicken Consumption Associated With Less Severe Venous Disease

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds ◽

10.1177/1534734617740252 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 251-254

Author(s):

Kanokwan Kulprachakarn ◽

Prakaydao Abkom ◽

Orapin Pongtam ◽

Sakaewan Ounjaijean ◽

Paweena Thongkham ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Varicose Veins ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Venous Disease ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chiang Mai ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Severity ◽

The Impact ◽

Severe Type

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of various food intake in patients with varicose veins. A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2012 through November 2014. Patients at the outpatient department 101 at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand, who were older than > 18 years were invited to participate in this study. The severity of varicose veins was divided into 2 groups according to CEAP (clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathophysiological) classification: mild type of venous disease (C0-C2) and severe type of venous disease (C3-C6). Patients were interviewed about their demographic data and frequency of meat consumption for varicose veins using Vein Consult Program (VCP). A total of 558 eligible outpatients were recruited for the study. Most patients were female (78.9%) and aged >50 years (47.1%). Seventeen out of 558 patients were diagnosed with high severity of venous disease (3.0%). Remarkably, significantly higher body weight (73.8 ± 13.9 vs 58.4 ± 11.2 kg, P = .000) and body mass index (28.8 ± 4.4 vs 23.3 ± 3.9 kg/m2, P = .000) was found in patients with severe types of venous disease compared with the mild group. Unexpectedly, only chicken intake demonstrated the different association with varicose veins ( P = .022). Patients with severe venous disease showed lower frequency of chicken consumption. The results suggested an association of chicken consumption with a reduced chance of developing varicose veins.

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Risk factors and biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an observational cross-sectional population survey

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019974 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. e019974 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Xiao-Yu Hu ◽

Yun Li ◽

Long-Quan Li ◽

Yuan Zheng ◽

Jia-Hong Lv ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Population Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Advice and Care for Headaches: Who Seeks it, Who Gives it?

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1111/j.1468-2982.2004.00751.x ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 24 (9) ◽

pp. 740-752 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

E Thomas ◽

HF Boardman ◽

H Ogden ◽

DS Millson ◽

PR Croft

Keyword(s):

Population Survey ◽

Female Gender ◽

Population Based ◽

Linkage Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Care Seeking ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk

Using data from a cross-sectional survey and a prospective record linkage study the aims of this study were to: (i) determine sources of advice and care for headaches in a population survey of adults, and (ii) investigate prospectively the influences of headaches on general practice consultation in a 12-month follow-up of the responders to the population survey. A population based cross-sectional survey was mailed to 4885 adults (aged ≥ 18 years) with an adjusted response rate of 56% ( n = 2662). The main outcome measures of interest were (i) self-report advice and care-seeking in the survey (ii) consultation with general practitioner for headache and for other conditions in 12-month period subsequent to the survey. Reporting a recent GP consultation for headache was associated with younger age (mean: 46 vs 48 years), female gender (68% vs 60%), and greater headache severity as measured by frequency, pain, and associated disability. The commonest sources of advice and care in the past were GPs (27%), opticians (21%), and pharmacists (8%). Consultations for headache were not common in the 12-months following the survey ( n = 144); however, those reporting a recent headache were almost 4 times more likely to consult subsequently with a headache than those not (relative risk; 95% CI: 3.7; 1.9, 7.0). Recent reporting of headache was also associated with an increased risk of consulting for mental disorders (1.7; 1.2, 2.6), diseases of the digestive (1.6; 1.1, 2.3) and respiratory system (1.4; 1.1, 1.8), and a decreased risk of consulting for circulatory diseases (0.8; 0.7, 1.0). Only a minority of headache sufferers consult their GP, regardless of severity, with opticians and pharmacists being other important sources of information. Headache appears to have an additional impact upon GP workload through increased rates of consultations for nonheadache conditions amongst headache sufferers. The interesting findings regarding rates of consultation for digestive and circulatory conditions amongst headache sufferers may be linked to the use of headache medication.

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