Striae gravidarum in primigravid women: prevalence, risk factors, prevention interventions and body image

Kocaöz, Semra; Beşer, Nalan Gördeles; Kızılırmak, Aynur

doi:10.1080/14767058.2019.1591363

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“…This was similar to a Japanese study [13] but higher than other earlier studies [1]. Most recently, 40.9% (n = 172) of participants in a Turkish study reported using a product [8].…”

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“…We were using a common baby oil considered to be a hypoallergenic Parabenfree product. Baby oil tends to be chosen by a smaller proportion of women to prevent stretch marks in pregnancy but nevertheless continues to be some women's choice [1,8,15] and, as with other products used by women, there is a lack of strong evidence of effectiveness from high quality trials [7] to support its use. Our participants also mentioned a product that has research to support its effectiveness, which may relate to some misunderstanding of randomised trials and the concept of equipoise as highlighted above or indeed the influence of product marketing.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pregnant women with one or more of the 'attributes' may be at increased risk for striae gravidarum [7] (p.607). In a recent study addressing risk factors for striae in primigravid women, Kocaöz et al [8] found increased risk in those without social security, who sleep nine or more hours per day, have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or more and have a family history of striae.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, although not impacting on general quality of life, striae have been found to impact women's dermatology specific quality of life based on scores obtained on the emotion scale of Skindex-29 used by Yamaguchi et al, [14]. More recently, Kocaöz et al, [8] report how women's body image declined in the presence of striae and their increasing severity. While acknowledging that striae gravidarum can impact negatively on many women, some women have a different experience and accept them as a normal part of pregnancy, as reported by Yamaguchi et al, [14].…”

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A qualitative study of the factors influencing recruitment to a pilot trial on the prevention of striae gravidarum

Brennan

Clarke²,

Devane

et al. 2020

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background: Striae gravidarum are a common occurrence in pregnancy and many women use a topical product to prevent their development or lessen their appearance if they do develop. There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of many of the products used by women. This study arose from challenges in recruitment to a pilot randomised trial (ISRCTN trial registration number:76992326) designed to evaluate the feasibility of a definitive trial to compare a moisturising oil to no treatment in the prevention and reduction in severity of striae gravidarum. The study reported here explored the factors influencing recruitment to that pilot trial. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken involving primigravid women attending an Irish maternity hospital. Data were collected by semi-structured telephone interviews over a four-week period and analysed using the framework method of analysis. Fifteen interview transcripts were included in the analysis. Results: Four main themes consisting of twelve categories were identified from the interview data. The themes focused on women's prevention of stretch marks and their choice of anti-stretch mark product, who and what influenced that choice and influences on trial participation. In relation to influences on trial participation, the possibility of being randomised to the non-intervention or control group was a deterrent for many women. Conclusions: The prevention of stretch marks is important to pregnant women, as is their choice of product to prevent them. Offering women the opportunity to be part of a trial that would be of low burden and would test a well-known product may optimise recruitment. However, reluctance to be randomised because of the possibility of being allocated to the non-intervention control group suggests that further work is needed in this field on how best to communicate uncertainty to potential participants.

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“…This was similar to a Japanese study [13] but higher than other earlier studies [1]. Most recently, 40.9% (n = 172) of participants in a Turkish study reported using a product [8].…”

Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 86%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A qualitative study of the factors influencing recruitment to a pilot trial on the prevention of striae gravidarum

Brennan

Clarke²,

Devane

et al. 2020

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…16,17 Increased water intake helps to moisturize the skin and improves its flexibility and elasticity hence, skin can respond better to stretching force which is the principle pathophysiology behind striae formation. 16 In our study, altered bowel movement was seen significantly more in the group with SG (11.2%) as compared to the group without SG (3.8%). In pregnancy, a rise in progesterone and a decline in motilin hormone results in inhibition of motility of intestinal smooth muscle causing constipation.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of striae gravidarum in a cohort of multiracial postpartum Nepalese population

Punj

Agrawal

Regmi

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background Striae gravidarum (SG), popularly called as stretch marks, is a common pregnancy‐related asymptomatic skin condition, but is a cosmetic concern for females. A few epidemiological studies have been reported from Asian countries. However, no such study has been done in Nepal. Aims This study was aimed to know the prevalence and risk factors associated with SG in a cohort of multi‐ethnic postpartum Nepalese women who had delivered after completion of 36 weeks. Patients/method A cross‐sectional comparative study was conducted among 420 postpartum females who had delivered after completion of 36 weeks of gestation. Data were collected in the form of a questionnaire and relevant physical examination was done. The severity of SG was assessed by using Davey's scoring. Result Out of 420 females, 260 (62%) had SG while 160 (38%) did not. According to the results of logistic regression analysis, young age (<25 years), large abdominal circumference (>100 cm), increased weight gain during pregnancy (>15 kg), presence of family history of SG, gestational diabetes mellitus, altered bowel movement, and presence of striae on the breasts, thighs, and buttocks were found to be independent risk factors for SG. Conclusions Future expectant mothers must be informed about the risk factors of SG development. They need to be made aware that SG can be prevented by considering the modifiable risk factors, such as excessive weight gain. They should also be informed that SG is permanent and currently there is no definite treatment.

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The psychometric properties and validity of the Turkish version of the Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS-Turkish)

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Striae gravidarum in primigravid women: prevalence, risk factors, prevention interventions and body image

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

A qualitative study of the factors influencing recruitment to a pilot trial on the prevention of striae gravidarum

A qualitative study of the factors influencing recruitment to a pilot trial on the prevention of striae gravidarum

Prevalence and risk factors of striae gravidarum in a cohort of multiracial postpartum Nepalese population

The psychometric properties and validity of the Turkish version of the Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS-Turkish)

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