Table 3.

Effects of compression therapy and the risks for venous diseases

	With brochure, n (%)	Without brochure, n (%)	P
What are the effects of compression therapy?
Lean, decongested legs	68 (100%)	54 (79.4%)	.000
Pain	5 (7.4%)	21 (30.9%)	.000
Restriction of blood circulation	2 (2.9%)	4 (5.9%)	.340
Improved wound healing	67 (98.5%)	30 (44.1%)	.000
Prevention of reoccurrence of wounds	55 (80.9%)	22 (32.4%)	.000
What may increase the risk of developing a venous disease?
Heredity	59 (86.8%)	25 (36.8%)	.000
Sun and warmth	61 (89.7%)	33 (48.5%)	.000
Sit often and for long periods	64 (94.1%)	46 (67.6%)	.000
Much exercise	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.8%)	.014
Underweight	3 (4.4%)	5 (7.4%)	.359
Varicose veins	65 (95.6%)	42 (61.8%)	.000
Total	68 (100%)	68 (100%)