Cosmetic intervention among Iraqi women, prevalence and associated factors (demographic, place, and time).

Abstract

To assess the prevalence of cosmetic interventions, and the factors that instigate women to undergo such procedures. The cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2021 in Baghdad, Iraq, and comprised women aged 18 years or above from 4 general hospitals, 4 health centres and 8 schools. The sample was divided into group A having subjects with experience of cosmetic interventions, and group B having those with no such exposure. Data was collected using a a questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS (version 25). Of 1113 women, 997(90%) were aged 20-40 years. There were 375(34%) women in group A and 738(66%) in group B. Within group A, Botox was the most common intervention 89(23%). Besides, 215(57%) women had the intervention in clinics, and 75(20%) had it in beauty centres. Dermatologist did the intervention in 146(39%) cases, while side effects were noted in 142(38%). Within group A, 248(66%) subjects said they would not advise their daughters or sisters to have cosmetic interventions. Age and marital status were significantly different between the study groups (p<0.05). Cosmetic interventions among the women studied were found to be relatively high, and Botox was the most common intervention.