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Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention and Management of Varicose Veins among Teachers in Selected Schools of Udupi District


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Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. Health is deeply related to lifestyle. Today increasing emphasis is placed on health, health promotion, wellness and self care. Millions of workers spend majority of the working day on their feet and many hours in static positions. Standing uses 20% more energy than sitting and because human bodies are not designed to stand continuously at work, prolonged standing, can lead to tiredness, loss of concentration and increased health risks.
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  • Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding the Prevention and Management of Varicose Veins among Teachers in Selected Schools of Udupi District

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Authors

Ann Barnes
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, India
G. R. Gireesh
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, India
B. T. Sachina
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, India
P. Raiju
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Yenepoya Nursing College, India

Abstract


Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. Health is deeply related to lifestyle. Today increasing emphasis is placed on health, health promotion, wellness and self care. Millions of workers spend majority of the working day on their feet and many hours in static positions. Standing uses 20% more energy than sitting and because human bodies are not designed to stand continuously at work, prolonged standing, can lead to tiredness, loss of concentration and increased health risks.

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