Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Francisco.
Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco.
JAMA Dermatol. 2016 Oct 1;152(10):1106-1113. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.2154.
Pubic hair grooming is an increasingly prevalent trend. Several studies have sought to characterize its prevalence, associated demographics, and motivations.
To characterize current pubic hair grooming practices in the United States.
DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: In this cross-sectional study, a nationally representative survey was conducted in January 2013 of noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 to 65 years residing in the United States via the GfK Group (formerly Knowledge Networks) panel members. Data analysis was performed from November to December 2015.
A questionnaire examining pubic hair grooming habits.
Demographic characteristics and motivations associated with pubic hair grooming.
A total of 3372 women were surveyed. Fifty-six women did not answer the grooming question; consequently, 3316 women were included in the analysis. Of these women, 2778 (83.8%) reported pubic hair grooming and 538 (16.2%) reported never grooming. On multivariate regression, several factors associated with grooming were found. When compared with younger women (aged 18-24 years), women aged 45 through 55 years (odds ratio [OR], 0.05; 95% CI, 0.01-0.49; P = .01) and those older than 55 years (OR, 0.04; 95% CI, 0.00-0.34; P = .003) were significantly less likely to groom. Women with some college (OR, 3.36; 95% CI, 1.65-6.84; P = .001) or a bachelor's degree (OR, 2.39; 95% CI, 1.17-4.88; P = .02) were more likely to have groomed. Race was also significantly associated with grooming, with all groups reporting less grooming when compared with white women. No association was found between grooming and income, relationship status, or geographic location.
This study provides a nationally representative assessment of contemporary female pubic hair grooming habits. Demographic differences in grooming were found, which may reflect cultural variations in preference related to pubic hair. Health care professionals and those who provide grooming services can use this information to better counsel patients and understand grooming practices.
阴毛修整是一种日益流行的趋势。有几项研究试图描述其流行程度、相关人口统计学特征和动机。
描述美国当前的阴毛修整做法。
设计、地点和参与者：在这项横断面研究中，通过 GfK 集团（前身为知识网络）的面板成员，于 2013 年 1 月对居住在美国的 18 至 65 岁非机构化成年人进行了一项全国性调查。数据分析于 2015 年 11 月至 12 月进行。
检查阴毛修整习惯的问卷。
与阴毛修整相关的人口统计学特征和动机。
共调查了 3372 名女性。有 56 名女性未回答修整问题；因此，有 3316 名女性纳入分析。在这些女性中，2778 名（83.8%）报告有阴毛修整，538 名（16.2%）报告从未修整过。在多变量回归中，发现了与阴毛修整相关的几个因素。与年轻女性（18-24 岁）相比，45 至 55 岁的女性（比值比[OR]，0.05；95%置信区间，0.01-0.49；P=0.01）和年龄大于 55 岁的女性（OR，0.04；95%置信区间，0.00-0.34；P=0.003）不太可能进行阴毛修整。具有一些大学学历（OR，3.36；95%置信区间，1.65-6.84；P=0.001）或学士学位（OR，2.39；95%置信区间，1.17-4.88；P=0.02）的女性更有可能进行阴毛修整。种族也与阴毛修整显著相关，与白人女性相比，所有种族的阴毛修整比例均较低。阴毛修整与收入、关系状况或地理位置之间没有关联。
本研究提供了一项关于当代女性阴毛修整习惯的全国代表性评估。发现阴毛修整存在人口统计学差异，这可能反映了与阴毛相关的偏好的文化差异。医疗保健专业人员和提供阴毛修整服务的人员可以使用这些信息更好地为患者提供咨询并了解阴毛修整的做法。
