Table 2.
Perceptions of cellulitis and prevention of recurrence (n = 240)
| Perceived causes of cellulitis | |
| Insect bite | 40 (16·7) |
| Athlete's foot | 8 (3·3) |
| Eczema or other long‐term skin problem | 14 (5·8) |
| Long‐term leg swelling | 38 (15·8) |
| Don't know | 86 (35·8) |
| Other | 51 (21·3) |
| Missing | 3 (1·3) |
| Perceived risk factors | |
| No | 58 (24·2) |
| Don't know | 47 (19·6) |
| Yes being overweight | 13 (5·4) |
| Yes having diabetes | 5 (2·1) |
| Yes having had cellulitis before | 39 (16·3) |
| Yes, other | 23 (9·6) |
| Multiple responses | 50 (20·8) |
| Missing | 5 (2·1) |
| Perceived likelihood of recurrence | |
| Yes | 138 (57·5) |
| No | 13 (5·4) |
| Don't know | 88 (36·7) |
| Missing | 1 (0·4) |
| Awareness of prevention of recurrence | |
| Yes | 74 (30·8) |
| No | 159 (66·3) |
| Missing | 7 (2·9) |
| Current preventative behaviours | |
| Yes | 110 (45·8) |
| No | 123 (51·3) |
| Missing | 7 (2·9) |
Data are n (%).