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IJMDC. 2026; 10(8): 2281-2288 Knowledge and awareness of varicose veins and their associated risk factors among adults in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: a cross‑sectional studyHossam I. Shaabi, Mohammed H. Ghasham, Turki I. Aljezani, Naif M. Alshamrani, Ahmed A. Aldarsi, Asma M. Altherwi, Asayil A. Shabaani, Ahmed W. Turkistani, Ibrahim A. Houlbah, Nwaf Y. Mokeli, Zaina H. Alabdrabalridha, Thekra R. Sagheer, Rahaf A. Alrakhimi, Khaled M. Moafa, Abdullah Y. Maghlat. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of varicose veins and their associated risk factors among adults in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross‑sectional study was conducted among adults residing in the Jazan Region. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge of varicose veins. Knowledge was evaluated using a 27‑item scale covering symptoms, complications, risk factors, and preventive measures (KR‑20 = 0.876). Knowledge levels were classified using Bloom’s cut‑offs as low (
Key words: Knowledge, awareness, varicose veins, risk factors, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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