Table 4 Care and early movement of the limb ipsilateral to surgery in women, Brazil, 2010

Removing hand cuticles with pliers

Yes

40.2

1

0.06

1

0.02

No

59.8

1.53 (0.92–25)

2.10(1.11–3.95)

Armpit depilation by razor blade or waxing

Yes

34.8

1

0.10

1

0.81

No

65.2

1.43 (0.86–2.41)

1.13(0.39–3.31)

Carry weight with the affected limb

Yes

60.7

1

0.09

1

0.54

No

39.3

1.47(0.84–20.40)

1.307(0.54–3.11)

Receive vaccines and/or injections in the limb

Yes

54.5

1

0.08

1

0.96

No

45.5

1.47(0.88–20.40

1.02(0.39–2.63)

Injury/burn in any part of the limb

Yes

36.6

1

0.04

1

0.32

No

63.4

1.58(0.95–2.63)

1.84(0.54–6.28)

Guidance on exercising in the postoperative period

First day until first month

22.3

1

0.05

1

0.12

After losing movement

23.2

0.67(0.34–1.31)

1.25(0.61–2.54)

Didn’t receive guidance

54.5

(1.67(0.92–3.02)

1.94(0.91–4.18)