Pubic Hair Removal Practices and Motivations Among a Nationally Representative Sample of U.S. Men.

IF 2.1 4区 医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Eric R Walsh-Buhi, Hannah Javidi, Margaret L Walsh-Buhi, Debby Herbenick, Rebecca F Houghton
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Abstract

Understanding current pubic hair removal (PHR) practices is vital for public health, given the prevalence among U.S. adults. This study updates the understanding of PHR practices, motivations, and correlates in a nationally representative sample of adult men. In April 2023, through a probability-based internet panel survey (Ipsos KnowledgePanel®), we found that nearly half (46.7%) of respondents reported lifetime PHR, with 29.2% reporting PHR in the past 30 days. Statistically significant differences were observed in sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, sexual activity, and social media use. A higher proportion of Gay and Bisexual men (GBM) reported lifetime PHR (76.5%) compared with heterosexual men (44.6%), with GBM having nearly 3 times greater odds of reporting lifetime PHR (OR = 2.891, 95%CI [1.2, 6.7]). Being sexually active in the past month statistically significantly predicted both lifetime PHR (OR = 1.884, 95%CI [1.2, 2.9]) and past 30-day PHR (OR = 2.849, 95%CI [1.8, 4.6]). Age also emerged as a significant predictor, as men aged 25 to 34 years (OR = 2.275, 95%CI [1.0, 5.0]) and 45 to 54 years (OR = 2.493, 95%CI [1.1, 5.6]) had higher odds of reporting lifetime PHR compared with those aged 18 to 24 years. This study provides valuable insights and updated national data on the prevalence, methods, and frequency of PHR among men in the United States. Given the correlations between PHR practices and factors such as sexual orientation, sexual activity, and age, these findings can equip educators and health care providers with data to foster better health outcomes through acknowledging and addressing the interplay between individual choices and broader social and cultural factors.

具有全国代表性的美国男性样本中的阴毛去除方法和动机。
鉴于阴毛脱除(PHR)在美国成年人中的流行程度,了解当前的阴毛脱除(PHR)做法对公共卫生至关重要。本研究更新了对具有全国代表性的成年男性样本中的 PHR 实践、动机和相关因素的了解。2023 年 4 月,通过一项基于概率的互联网面板调查(益普索 KnowledgePanel®),我们发现近一半(46.7%)的受访者报告了终生个人健康记录,其中 29.2% 的受访者报告在过去 30 天内进行过个人健康记录。在性取向、年龄、社会经济地位、性活动和社交媒体使用方面,我们观察到了具有统计学意义的差异。与异性恋男性(44.6%)相比,同性恋和双性恋男性(GBM)报告终生PHR的比例更高(76.5%),GBM报告终生PHR的几率几乎是异性恋男性的三倍(OR = 2.891,95%CI [1.2,6.7])。从统计学角度看,过去一个月性生活活跃可显著预测终生 PHR(OR = 1.884,95%CI [1.2,2.9])和过去 30 天 PHR(OR = 2.849,95%CI [1.8,4.6])。年龄也是一个重要的预测因素,与 18 至 24 岁的男性相比,25 至 34 岁(OR = 2.275,95%CI [1.0,5.0])和 45 至 54 岁(OR = 2.493,95%CI [1.1,5.6])的男性报告终生 PHR 的几率更高。这项研究就美国男性个人健康记录的流行率、方法和频率提供了宝贵的见解和最新的国家数据。鉴于PHR实践与性取向、性活动和年龄等因素之间的相关性,这些研究结果可以为教育工作者和医疗保健提供者提供数据,通过承认和解决个人选择与更广泛的社会和文化因素之间的相互作用,促进更好的健康结果。
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American Journal of Men's Health
American Journal of Men's Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
CiteScore
3.70
自引率
4.30%
发文量
107
审稿时长
15 weeks
期刊介绍: American Journal of Men"s Health will be a core resource for cutting-edge information regarding men"s health and illness. The Journal will publish papers from all health, behavioral and social disciplines, including but not limited to medicine, nursing, allied health, public health, health psychology/behavioral medicine, and medical sociology and anthropology.
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