Table 5 Treatment strategies for acute attacks, at baseline and at the end evaluation
Variables | Baseline (n = 173) | Evaluation (n = 164) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
n (frequency, %) | n (frequency, %) | ||
Cool affected limb in cold water/cold compress | 41 (23.7) | 115 (70.5) |  < 0.001 |
Visiting the health facility | 87 (50.3) | 82 (50.0) |  > 0.05 |
Having enough rest | 48 (27.7) | 67 (40.8) |  = 0.015 |
Elevation of the affected limb | 25 (14.4) | 52 (31.7) |  < 0.001 |
Drink more fluid | 20 (11.6) | 37 (22.6) |  = 0.011 |
Apply antibiotics on affected skin | 36 (20.8) | 16 (9.8) |  = 0.007 |
Avoid exercise during acute attacks | 12 (6.9) | 10 (6.1) |  > 0.05 |
Take antibiotics orally | 73 (42.2) | 2 (1.2) |  < 0.001 |
Inject antibiotics | 9 (5.2) | 1 (0.6) |  = 0.031 |
Traditional remedies | 38 (10.9) | 0 (0.0) |  < 0.001 |
Visiting traditional healers | 27 (15.6) | 0 (0.0) |  < 0.001 |
Don’t know any acute attack treatment | 17 (9.8) | 0 (0.0) |  < 0.001 |