Negative perceptions and emotional impact of striae gravidarum among pregnant women

Background: Striae gravidarum, a clinical condition commonly seen in pregnant women, produces serious cosmetic problems and may lead to psychological problems. Aim: The present study investigated whether there was any relation between the presence of striae in primigravid pregnant women and blood vitamin C levels, and factors thought to contribute to the formation of striae such as family history, weight gained during pregnancy, smoking status, abdominal and thigh circumference, and age. Methods: Overall, 69 primigravid women attending routine antenatal follow-up and, using prophylactic iron and vitamin preparations, underwent investigation. All were pregnant 36 or more weeks. Scoring was based on striae examination and whether striae were present. The relation between the presence of striae, vitamin C blood levels, and other factors was investigated. Results and Conclusions: Multiple logistic regression analysis showed a significant relation between the presence of striae and blood vitamin C levels (p = 0.046) and between the presence of striae and family history (p = 0.023). No significant relation was found between the presence of striae and age, weight gained during pregnancy, abdominal and thigh circumference, or smoking status. It was concluded that further, more comprehensive studies on the issue are required.

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Evaluating serum elastin levels in striae gravidarum

Turkish Journal of Biochemistry ◽

10.1515/tjb-2019-0050 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 76-82

Author(s):

Beril Gürlek ◽

Ülkü Mete Ural ◽

Sibel Tuğcugil ◽

Medeni Arpa ◽

Özgür Önal

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Prospective Observational Study ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

Active Phase ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Blood Samples ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Striae Gravidarum ◽

In Pregnancy

Abstract Objective Striae gravidarum (SG) is the most common dermatological defect in pregnancy leading to cosmetic anxiety with unknown etiopathogenesis. The aim of the study was to analyze the relation between serum elastin levels and striae and identify possible independent associated risk factors. Materials and methods This was a prospective observational study. In total, 138 primipara pregnant women were examined before delivery. Participants were separated into two groups according to the presence of SG. Striae assessment was performed according to Davey score. Before the active phase of labor patients were physically examined and blood samples were collected. Personal characteristics, features of birth, skin findings and serum elastin levels were compared between groups. Results Term pregnant women with SG had significantly higher serum elastin levels than those without SG (99.46 ± 32.92 vs. 88.36 ± 19.12, respectively; p = 0.018). Conclusions Serum elastin levels were increased in women with SG. However, the newly synthesized elastin may not be functional as it is thin and disorganized. Therefore, increased elastin production may not prevent the formation of striae. This finding may provide an impetus to explore the pathomechanisms of striae. Further controlled trials are warranted to determine the clinical significance of serum elastin levels in the formation of SG.

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W356 STRIAE GRAVIDARUM AND QOL IN JAPANESE PREGNANT WOMEN

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics ◽

10.1016/s0020-7292(12)62079-7 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 119 ◽

pp. S820-S820

Author(s):

K. Yamaguchi ◽

K. Ohashi ◽

N. Suganuma

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Japanese Pregnant Women ◽

Striae Gravidarum

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Quality of life evaluation in Japanese pregnant women with striae gravidarum: A cross-sectional study

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/1756-0500-5-450 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Kotomi Yamaguchi ◽

Nobuhiko Suganuma ◽

Kazutomo Ohashi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Life Evaluation ◽

Japanese Pregnant Women ◽

Striae Gravidarum

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Psycho-Emotional Impact of Anomaly Ultrasound Scan in Romanian Pregnant Women

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9111415 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 1415

Author(s):

Liana Pleş ◽

Bashar Haj Hamoud ◽

Mihai Cornel Traian Dimitriu ◽

Cătălin Cîrstoveanu ◽

Bogdan Socea ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

State Anxiety ◽

Emotional Impact ◽

Ultrasound Scan ◽

Second Trimester ◽

Probe Light ◽

Good Opportunity ◽

Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Unrealistic Expectations

Objective: Second-trimester anomaly scan was introduced as a regulated practice in Romania in 2019, causing misperceptions and unrealistic expectations about this examination among pregnant women. This study aimed to assess whether second trimester anomaly scan is a reason “per se” for maternal anxiety. Design: A prospective type 1 cohort study was conducted in a tertiary prenatal diagnosis center with three locations in Bucharest, Romania, among pregnant women who underwent a second trimester anomaly scan between 1 December 2019 and 29 February 2020. Main outcome measure: Anxiety at the time of prenatal anomaly scan. Results: Out of the 138 participants, 32.6% believed that the anomaly scan could detect all fetus defects, 13.8% considered that the baby is bothered by the probe “light”, 8.7% believed that the scan could harm the fetus, 96.4% reported that it was a pleasant experience, and 95% felt that it strengthened their bond with the fetus. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) score revealed that women with high state anxiety were more anxious at pre-scan (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Ultrasound scan in the second trimester is correlated with a significant anxiety for women who are prone to this psychological trait. It is also a good opportunity to screen for highly anxious women who could benefit from prenatal psychological counseling to facilitate timely recognition and prevention of postpartum psychiatric disorders such as depression.

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Serum collagenase-2 and BMI levels in pregnant women with striae gravidarum

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ◽

10.1111/jocd.12269 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 416-420 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Perihan Ozturk ◽

Hakan Kıran ◽

Ergul Belge Kurutas ◽

Kamil Mulayim ◽

Fazıl Avcı

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Striae Gravidarum

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MINYAK ZAITUN (OLIVE OIL) UNTUK MENGURANGI STRIAE GRAVIDARUM PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER II DAN III

Jurnal Kebidanan Malahayati ◽

10.33024/jkm.v7i2.3141 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 247-256

Author(s):

Putu Candrawati ◽

Dainty Maternity ◽

Vida Wira Utami ◽

Ratna Dewi Putri

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Olive Oil ◽

Skin Irritation ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

P Value ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Group Design ◽

Striae Gravidarum

THE EFFECT OF OLIVE OIL TO REDUCE STRIAE GRAVIDARUM IN TRIMESTER II AND III PREGNANT WOMEN Background : Striae gravidarum is stretching of skin tissue beyond its elastic limit, especially the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and breasts in line with fetal growth, gestational age, and weight growth. Nearly 45% of women develop striae gravidarum during pregnancy before 24 weeks of gestation. Pregnant women who experience striae gravidarum that are not treated will feel itching in the stomach, itching when scratched will cause sores, skin irritation, irritated skin regeneration, rough and dry skin, and unpleasant feelings.Purpose: The purpose of this research is to find out the effect of olive oil to reduce Striae gravidarum in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters of PMB, the UPT Pakuan Ratu Work Area in 2020.Methods : This type of research is quantitative, true-experimental research method with pretest-posttest approach with control group design, purposive sampling technique, univariate and bivariate data analysis using independent T-test.Results showed that striae gravidarum experienced a significant decrease in the olive oil intervention group, while the control group did not experience any changes and actually increased. The mean striae gravidarum among pregnant women in the second and third trimesters who were given olive oil was 1.72 and not given olive oil with a mean of 4.80. Conclusion there is an effect of olive oil to reduce striae gravidarum in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters.Suggestion: It is hoped that the results of this study can increase the knowledge of mothers about striae gravidarum and how to handle it through herbal medicines such as olive oil. Keywords : Olive Oil, Striae Gravidarum, Pregnant Women ABSTRAK Latar belakang : Striae gravidarum adalah peregangan jaringan kulit melebihi batas elastisitasnya terutama bagian perut, paha, pantat, dan payudara seiring dengan pertumbuhan janin, usia kehamilan, dan pertumbuhan berat badan. Hampir 45% wanita mengalami striae gravidarum selama kehamilan sebelum usia 24 minggu kehamilan. Wanita hamil yang mengalami striae gravidarum dan tidak diatasi akan merasakan gatal di bagian perut, rasa gatal jika digaruk akan menimbulkan luka, iritasi kulit, regenerasi kulit yang terganggu, kulit kasar dan kering, serta perasaan yang tidak enak.Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh minyak zaitun untuk mengurangi Striae gravidarum pada ibu hamil trimester II dan III di PMB Wilayah Kerja UPT Puskesmas Pakuan Ratu Tahun 2020.Metode : Jenis penelitian kuantitatif, metode penelitian true-eksperiment dengan pendekatan pretes-postes with control group design, teknik sampling purposive sampling, analisa data univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji T-tes independen.Hasil : Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jika striae gravidarum mengalami penurunan signifikan pada kelompok intervensi dengan minyak zaitun, sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol tidak mengalami perubahan dan justru mengalami peningkatan. Rata-rata striae gravidarum pada ibu hamil trimester II Dan III Yang diberi Minyak Zaitun dengan mean 1,72 dan tidak diberi Minyak Zaitun dengan mean 4,80. Hasil uji statistik didapat nilai p-value 0,000 (<0,05) yang artinya terdapat pengaruh minyak zaitun untuk mengurangi striae gravidarum pada ibu hamil trimester II Dan IIISaran: Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu tentang striae gravidarum dan cara penangananannya melalui obat herbal seperti minyak zaitun Kata Kunci : Minyak Zaitun, Striae Gravidarum, Ibu Hamil

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Younger pregnant women have a higher risk of striae gravidarum, the study said

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association ◽

10.1016/j.jcma.2016.01.003 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 79 (5) ◽

pp. 235-236 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wen-Ling Lee ◽

Chang-Ching Yeh ◽

Peng-Hui Wang

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Striae Gravidarum

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Healthcare Providers’ Views on Digital Smoking Cessation Interventions for Pregnant Women

The Journal of Smoking Cessation ◽

10.1017/jsc.2014.6 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 116-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ildiko Tombor ◽

Joanne Neale ◽

Lion Shahab ◽

Milagros Ruiz ◽

Robert West

Keyword(s):

Smoking Cessation ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Intervention Development ◽

Face To Face ◽

Human Contact ◽

Digital Interventions ◽

Pregnant Smokers ◽

Potential Benefits ◽

Negative Perceptions

Introduction: Digital smoking cessation aids may benefit pregnant smokers who do not wish to receive face-to-face behavioural support. Healthcare providers (HCPs) who interact with pregnant smokers may have valuable insights into their development and use.Aims: To explore HCPs’ views of using digital smoking cessation interventions with pregnant women in order to inform the design and delivery of digital smoking cessation interventions.Methods: Two structured focus groups were conducted with HCPs (n = 16) who provided smoking cessation support for pregnant women in England. Discussions covered participants’ general views about digital smoking cessation interventions, the potential of such interventions for smoking cessation support for pregnant smokers, and recommendations for future intervention development. Transcripts were analysed thematically.Results: HCPs identified a variety of ways in which digital interventions could benefit pregnant smokers, such as by providing anonymity, offering consistent quality of advice, and being available on demand. The identified limitations of digital smoking cessation interventions included lack of access among those most economically disadvantaged, the need for high levels of self-motivation, and lack of human contact. Addressing pregnant smokers’ negative perceptions of smoking cessation support, providing rewarding experiences, and tailoring the intervention to smokers’ level of confidence were among HCPs’ recommendations.Conclusions: HCPs indicated that digital interventions offer a range of potential benefits that could make them useful for pregnant smokers. Nonetheless, important limitations and recommendations regarding their design and delivery were identified and these need to be addressed in intervention development.

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