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Korean Society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회)
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Effects of the use of elastic compression stockings among dental hygienists

치과위생사의 탄력압박스타킹 착용 효과

  • Lee, Jeong-Hui (Department of Public Health, Graduated School of Yeungnam University) ;
  • Park, Ji-Hye (Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Sakong, Joon (Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University)
  • 이정희 (영남대학교 대학원 보건학과) ;
  • 박지혜 (영남대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 사공준 (영남대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실)
  • Received : 2018.07.31
  • Accepted : 2018.09.14
  • Published : 2018.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: This study was performed to characterize edema of the lower extremities that occurs among hygienists during working hours, and to determine the effects of the use of elastic compression stockings. Methods: The study subjects were 40 dental hygienists working at a dental hospital in Daegu. Symptoms of edema of the lower extremities during working hours were characterized by measurement of calf and ankle circumference. Results: Calf and ankle circumference increased during working hours. The use of elastic compression stockings reduced edema of the lower extremities during working hours. Conclusions: Use of elastic compression stockings can reduce levels of lower extremity edema among dental hygienists.

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