Positive perception and efficacy of compression stockings for prevention of lower limb edema in pregnant women

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dc.contributor.authorSaliba-Júnior, Orlando Adas [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorRollo, Hamilton Almeida [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorSaliba, Orlando [UNESP]
dc.contributor.authorSobreira, Marcone Lima [UNESP]
dc.contributor.institutionUniversidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-01T13:41:34Z
dc.date.available2022-05-01T13:41:34Z
dc.date.issued2022-01-01
dc.description.abstractBackground: Pregnancy is characterized by physiological changes that can contribute to development of varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and leg edema. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of compression stocking on lower limb edema in pregnant women and their perceptions of wearing them. Methods: This was a randomized, controlled, prospective, parallel, blinded clinical trial conducted with 60 pregnant women randomly distributed into two groups: an intervention group (n = 30) wearing compression stockings and a control group (n = 30). Standardized ankle and calf measurements were taken of all 120 lower limbs using a tape measure. At the end of the study, a questionnaire was administered to identify perceived difficulties and advantages related to wearing compression stockings. Results: Pregnant women in the intervention group had a significantly smaller increase (p < 0.05) in calf and ankle diameters compared to those in the control group. The mean differences from the beginning to the end of gestation in the diameters of the right calf, left calf, right ankle, and left ankle respectively were 0.30 cm, 0.30 cm, 0.15, cm and 0.15 cm in the intervention group and 1.95 cm, 1.95 cm, 1.73 cm, and 1.87 cm in the control group. Most of the pregnant women had no difficulty wearing the compression stockings and all reported that they felt a difference in leg symptoms and would wear stockings again. Conclusions: Compression stockings were effective for preventing lower limb edema in pregnant women, who had a positive perception of wearing them.en
dc.description.affiliationUniversidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” – UNESP, SP
dc.description.affiliationUnespUniversidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” – UNESP, SP
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1677-5449.210101
dc.identifier.citationJornal Vascular Brasileiro, v. 21.
dc.identifier.doi10.1590/1677-5449.210101
dc.identifier.issn1677-7301
dc.identifier.issn1677-5449
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85124407967
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/234130
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofJornal Vascular Brasileiro
dc.sourceScopus
dc.subjectControlled clinical trial
dc.subjectEdema
dc.subjectPregnant women
dc.subjectStockings, compression
dc.subjectVaricose veins
dc.titlePositive perception and efficacy of compression stockings for prevention of lower limb edema in pregnant womenen
dc.titlePercepção positiva e eficácia das meias de compressão na prevenção de edema em membros inferiores de gestantespt
dc.typeArtigo

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