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Foot blister risk factors in an ROTC summer camp population
H S Patterson1, T W Woolley, W M Lednar
1Ninth Infantry Division Support Command, Fort Lewis, WA.
Military Medicine
|February 1, 1994
Summary
ROTC cadets are at risk for foot blisters, especially women and those with prior blister history. Insufficient boot conditioning before camp increases blister incidence, highlighting the need for foot acclimatization to footwear.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Military Health
- Dermatology
Background:
- Foot blisters are a common issue affecting military personnel during training.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for preventing morbidity and maintaining operational readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze risk factors associated with foot blister development in Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets during summer camp.
- To quantify the incidence and relative risk of blister formation based on various factors.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted among ROTC cadets attending summer camp.
- Data were collected on subjective blister attack rates and potential risk factors, including gender, prior blister history, and boot wear duration before camp.
Main Results:
- The subjective blister attack rate was 42.1 per 100 cadets.
- Women exhibited a 1.6 times higher relative risk of blisters compared to men (p < 0.001).
- Previous blister history and wearing boots less than 20 hours per week in the preceding two weeks were associated with increased blister risk.
Conclusions:
- Foot conditioning and acclimatization to footwear are critical for preventing blister formation in cadets.
- Targeted interventions for high-risk groups, such as women and cadets with a history of blisters, may be beneficial.
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