Research Article

The Effect of External Apple Vinegar Application on Varicosity Symptoms, Pain, and Social Appearance Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Table 4

The pain perception and social appearance anxiety score averages of the patients ().

Application group ()Control group ()
Before applicationAfter applicationBefore applicationAfter application
Ort. ± SSOrt. ± SSOrt. ± SSOrt. ± SS

SAAS41.90 ± 10.96 35.67 ± 9.88 40.69 ± 11.41 36.56 ± 10.75

VAS5.21 ± 2.564.15 ± 2.935.02 ± 2.314.75 ± 2.11

SAAS: Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, VAS: Visual Analog Scale.