Table 1 Mean ± standard deviations for strap discomfort and frequency of most and least preferred conditions ( n = 23)
Strap condition | Bra strap discomfort | Most preferred n (%) | Least preferred n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Vertical orientation | |||
Standard | 1.4 ± 1.6 | 1 (4) | 5 (22) |
Wide | 0.5 ± 0.9 | 8 (35) | 0 (0) |
Gel | 0.7 ± 1.0 | 7 (31) | 2 (9) |
Cross-back orientation | |||
Standard | 2.1 ± 2.1* | 1 (4) | 8 (35) |
Wide | 1.8 ± 2.3* | 2 (9) | 7 (30) |
Gel | 1.9 ± 1.8* | 4 (17) | 1 (4) |