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HERO ID
3230556
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Changes in Cosmetics Use during Pregnancy and Risk Perception by Women
Author(s)
Marie, C; Cabut, S; Vendittelli, F; Sauvant-Rochat, MP
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ISSN:
1661-7827
EISSN:
1660-4601
Volume
13
Issue
4
Page Numbers
383
Language
English
PMID
27043593
DOI
10.3390/ijerph13040383
Web of Science Id
WOS:000375231300031
Abstract
Cosmetic products contain various chemical substances that may be potential carcinogen and endocrine disruptors. Women's changes in cosmetics use during pregnancy and their risk perception of these products have not been extensively investigated. The main objective of this study was to describe the proportion of pregnant women changing cosmetics use and the proportion of non-pregnant women intending to do so if they became pregnant. The secondary objectives were to compare, among the pregnant women, the proportions of those using cosmetics before and during pregnancy, and to describe among pregnant and non-pregnant women, the risk perception of these products. A cross-sectional study was carried out in a gynaecology clinic and four community pharmacies. One hundred and twenty-eight women (60 non-pregnant and 68 pregnant women) replied to a self-administered questionnaire. Cosmetics use was identified for 28 products. The results showed that few women intended to change or had changed cosmetics use during pregnancy. Nail polish was used by fewer pregnant women compared to the period before pregnancy (p < 0.05). Fifty-five percent of the women considered cosmetics use as a risk during pregnancy and 65% would have appreciated advice about these products. Our findings indicate that all perinatal health professionals should be ready to advise women about the benefits and risks of using cosmetics during pregnancy.
Keywords
cosmetics; personal care products; pregnancy; risk perception; health education; endocrine disruptors
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Diethyl phthalate (DEP)
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