Striae gravidarum in Iranian women: Prevalence and associated factors

Striae gravidarum (SG) is one of the most common connective tissue changes during pregnancy that may be causing concerns. The purpose of this study was to identify associated factors with striae gravidarum (SG) in pregnant women and their possible association with the characteristics of themselves and their newborns. A crosssectional study of 224 primiparous women delivering at an educational and therapeutic center was conducted. The data were collected via questionnaire and physical examination. The presence, absence, and severity of striae were evaluated by Davey's score. Data were analyzed by using descriptive and analytical statistics (Chi-square test, t test). 81.3 percent of the participants had developed SG. Women who developed SG had gained significantly more weight during pregnancy (14.04 ± 4.5 vs 12.2 kg ± 4.6; P < 0.02) and had more body mass index (23.47± 3.6 vs 21.76± 2.8; p