Table 2.
Concerns regarding SG and interest in prevention or treatment
| Pregnant women with SG (n = 116), n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Specific physical concerns regarding SG* | Permanency | 87 (75) |
| Discoloration | 43 (37) | |
| Discomfort (pain/itching) | 26 (22) | |
| Other | 4 (3) | |
| Used creams/oils to prevent SG | Yes | 58 (51) |
| No | 57 (49) | |
| Interest in treatment | Yes | 23 (20) |
| Maybe | 63 (54) | |
| Unsure | 16 (14) | |
| No | 14 (12) | |
| Interest in treatment if not covered by insurance | Yes | 9 (8) |
| Maybe | 29 (25) | |
| Unsure | 13 (11) | |
| No | 65 (56) | |
SG = striae gravidarum
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Addition of percentages is greater than 100% because participants could choose multiple answers for this question.