title: Prevalence and correlates of pubic hair grooming among low-income Hispanic, Black, and White women.
abstract: The purpose of this paper was to describe pubic hair grooming behaviors (shaving, waxing, trimming or dyeing) and the extent to which grooming was related to demographic characteristics and sexual history among low-income Hispanic, Black, and White women. Data were collected from 1677 women aged 16-40 years between July 2010 and August 2011 as part of a larger study. Participants completed a cross-sectional written survey. Multivariable analyses were used to identify correlates of pubic hair grooming. Being a current groomer was associated with being White, a younger age, under or normal weight, having a yearly household income >$30,000, and having 5 or more lifetime sexual partners. Overall, we discovered pubic hair grooming was extremely common among women of varying demographics. It is important for health and research professionals to understand pubic hair grooming practices so they can address behavioral and clinical concerns.
authors: Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, USA.
authors: Andrea L
authors: AL
authors: DeMaria
authors: Abbey B
authors: AB
authors: Berenson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017677:Age Distribution; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001828:Body Image; D046289:Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001835:Body Weight; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D011203:Poverty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015995:Prevalence; D012649:Self Concept; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D014844:Vulva; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
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