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Sauvant-Rochat M, Kouamé NGL, Fradet MR, Marie C, Bernard L, Maquinghen S, Lémery D, Vendittelli F. Cosmetics and pregnancy: perception of health risk by health professionals and pregnant women. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
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Contex
During pregnancy, the International Federation of Gyneco-Obstetrics (FIGO) advocates limiting exposure to chemicals present in everyday products, including cosmetics. However, both pregnant women (PW) and perinatal health professionals (PHP) know still poorly this source of exposure. AIMS: The PERICOS-Quali Study aims to identify the perception of the risk associated with the use of cosmetics during pregnancy by PHP and PW.
Methodology
A qualitative survey was conducted among PHP and PW in Auvergne (France). The data were collected by semi-structured interviews with the PHP and by focus group with the PW, until saturation of the speeches, by an experienced investigator, with an interview guide. The interviews were recorded, the verbatim was transcribed and subjected to a thematic analysis with the N-VIVO v11 software.
Results
12 PHP (5 midwives, 2 general practitioners and 5 obstetricians) and 24 PW were interviewed. PHP and PW considered cosmetics as wellness and body-care products. Furthermore PHP noted that during pregnancy women used more often organic products, moisturizers or anti-stretch marks, and reduced the use of perfumes, deodorants. In the absence of recommandations based on Evidence-Based Medecine, PHP and PW considered the risk related to cosmetics as not major. The PHP (especially midwives) reported giving advice to comfort the pregnant women; their positioning was not to prohibit the use of cosmetics during pregnancy. PW did not identify PHP as reliable sources of information about cosmetics.
Conclusions
PHP are seeking for tools to help them to better advice PW. And PW would like also to have pertinent advices about cosmetics to make a reasoned choice.
Key messages
Health education about use of cosmetics during pregnancy is necessary. Pregnant women and health professionals don’t perceive health risk linked to cosmetics.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Sauvant-Rochat
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
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- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
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- Health Observatory of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - L Bernard
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - S Maquinghen
- Health Observatory of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| | - D Lémery
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| | - F Vendittelli
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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Sauvant-Rochat M, Kouamé NGL, Bernard L, Marie C, Lémery D, Vendittelli F. Perception of health risk linked to environmental factors by pregnant women. Eur J Public Health 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Bacground
Recently, the International Federation of Gyneco-Obstetrics (FIGO) advocates limiting exposure to chemicals present in everyday products during pregnancy. To date, the chemicals, and the risks related, are not well-known, as well by perinatal health professionals (PHP) as by pregnant women (PW). AIMS: to estimate the sensitivity to the environment and the perception of risks related to chemical substances by pregnant women.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-over study was carried out among pregnant women ((followed or hospitalized in different health establishments in Auvergne). The collection of data (socio-demographic characteristics, sensitivity to the environment, use of cosmetics, perception of environmental risks) was carried out by interviewers, using a standardized questionnaire. The statistical analysis (logistic regression) was performed with Modalisa® 8.0 (Kynos, Paris).
Results
Three hundred questionnaires were analyzed. The sensitivity to the environment is estimated at 6.3 ± 1.7 (scale 0 to 10). For the majority of women, exposure to chemicals is primarily related to the use of cleaning products, DIY products, and gardening products. Food can also be a source of exposure (especially for pesticides). On the other hand, cosmetics are not perceived as products containing chemical substances, with potential risk to health. This vision of chemical substances is related to age, educational level, socio-professional category and sensitivity to the environment. Only 5% (19/300) of PW considered health professionals as referents on chemical substances and environmental problems.
Conclusions
This study highlighted the sensitivity of pregnant women to environmental issues, but a lack of knowledge of chemicals and the risks which they represent for health. It is important to reinforce the information given to pregnant women by perinatal health professionals about healthy behaviors.
Key messages
Pregnant women don’t know all sources of exposure to chemical substances. Training in environmental health must be increased for perinatal health professionals.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Sauvant-Rochat
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - N G L Kouamé
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - L Bernard
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - C Marie
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CNRS, SIGMA Clermont, Institut Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 1, France
| | - D Lémery
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, Institut Pasca, Clermont-Ferrand, France
| | - F Vendittelli
- UMR 6602, Université Clermont-Auvergne, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, CNRS, Institut Pasca, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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