Psychological Cognition of Women of Childbearing Age on the Use of Cosmetics During Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the psychological cognition of women of childbearing age on the use of cosmetics during pregnancy, so as to provide guidance for women of childbearing age to correctly use cosmetics during pregnancy. Methods: A total of 180 women of childbearing age who underwent gynecological examination in Dezhou People’s Hospital from October 2020 to October 2021 were selected as the research subjects. Questionnaires were used to investigate the psychological cognition of women of childbearing age on the use of cosmetics during pregnancy. Results: Among the 180 women of childbearing age, 48 (26.67%) felt that cosmetics cannot be used during pregnancy, 60 (33.33%) felt that it did not matter, and 72 (40.00%) agreed that cosmetics can be used during pregnancy. In addition, urban women, highly educated women, unmarried women, and enterprise employees agreed with the use of special cosmetics for pregnant women or the selective use of cosmetics during pregnancy. Conclusion: Most women of child-bearing age felt that cosmetics can be used during pregnancy; this cognition is related to their education level, occupation, and registered residence.