Table 3.
Results of Generalized Linear Mixed Model Analysis: Associations Between Socio-Demographic and Clinical Factors and LRMBQ (N=166)
| Variable | Total LRMBQ | Skin Care | Avoidance of Limb Compression and Injury | Lifestyle | Other Matters Requiring Attention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimate Mean | Estimate Mean | Estimate Mean | Estimate Mean | Estimate Mean | |
| Geographic residence | |||||
| Urban | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| Rural | −0.146* | −0.179* | −0.084 | −0.113 | −0.205* |
| Education level | |||||
| Primary school | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| Middle school | 0.134 | 0.125 | 0.034 | 0.163 | 0.138 |
| College degree or above | 0.172 | 0.288* | −0.033 | 0.280 | 0.195 |
| Stage of tumor | |||||
| I | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| II | 0.270*** | 0.203* | 0.191** | 0.282* | 0.385*** |
| ≥III | 0.312*** | 0.232* | 0.098 | 0.335* | 0.460*** |
| Time | |||||
| T1 | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. | Ref. |
| T2 | −0.101 | 0.057 | −0.307*** | 0.148 | −0.301** |
| T3 | −0.034 | 0.177* | −0.267*** | 0.192 | −0.239*** |
Notes: *p<0.05, **p<0.001, **p<0.0001.
Abbreviations: LRMBQ, Lymphedema Risk-Management Behaviors Questionnaire; T1, the first month post-surgery; T2, the third month post-surgery; T3, the sixth month post-surgery.