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. 2019 Dec 14;7(1):21–28. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2019.12.007

Table 3.

Univariate comparisons of precautionary behaviors [n (%)].

Item System establishment
P System validation
P
Lymphedema (N1 = 102) Non-lymphedema (N2 = 253) Lymphedema (N3 = 54) Non-lymphedema (N4 = 124)
1. Infections in the affected limb 5(4.9%) 3(1.2%) 0.082 1(1.9%) 0(0.0%) 0.303
2. Cuts and scrapes in the affected limb 7(6.9%) 11(4.3%) 0.328 6(11.1%) 4(3.2%) 0.081
3. Sunburn in the affected limb 0(0.0%) 1(0.4%) 1.000 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%)
4. Scald by hot oil or steam in the affected limb while cooking 9(8.8%) 23(9.1%) 0.937 7(13.0%) 10(8.1%) 0.307
5. Mosquito bites in the affected limb 67(65.7%) 143(56.5%) 0.112 33(61.1%) 72(58.1%) 0.704
6. Get scratched by pet in the affected limb 0(0.0%) 5(2.0%) 0.351 0(0.0%) 2(1.6%) 1.000
7. Measure blood pressure in the affected limb 16(15.7%) 58(22.9%) 0.129 14(25.9%) 24(19.4%) 0.325
8. Blood draws/acupuncture/injections in the affected limb 15(14.7%) 48(19.0%) 0.341 12(22.2%) 22(17.7%) 0.485
9. Trauma in the affected limb 1(1.0%) 2(0.8%) 1.000 0(0.0%) 0(0.0%)
10. Use the affected arm to lift or carry heavy objects suddenly 26(25.5%) 26(10.3%) <0.001 13(24.1%) 15(12.1%) 0.044
11. Use the affected shoulder to carry shoulder bags 12(11.8%) 45(17.8%) 0.162 2(3.7%) 23(18.5%) 0.009
12. Use the affected arm to hold babies 6(5.9%) 8(3.2%) 0.373 0(0.0%) 3(2.4%) 0.554
13. Exposure to heat, such as hot tubs or saunas 4(3.9%) 8(3.2%) 0.973 4(7.4%) 7(5.6%) 0.912
14. Cut cuticles in the affected limb 13(12.7%) 31(12.3%) 0.899 3(5.6%) 21(16.9%) 0.041
15. Air travel 48(47.1%) 93(36.8%) 0.073 23(42.6%) 45(36.3%) 0.426