Twin pregnancy seatbelt research dataset_No.2
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To investigate the actual and ideal seatbelt use and the actual situation regarding car driving and seatbelt use by the time of pregnancy among pregnant women with the same twin pregnancy, and to examine the implications for car driving among twin pregnant women. The study design was a cross-sectional observational study using an online survey of pregnant women with previous or ongoing twin pregnancies. The survey included information on driving conditions and ideal seat belts at different pregnancy stages. Nonparametric tests were performed after basic statistics. Results showed that women who drove a car on a daily basis before their twin pregnancies drove significantly less frequently as the weeks of pregnancy progressed. To avoid pressure on the chest and abdomen, they devised their own method of wearing seat belts from the beginning of pregnancy. Ideal seat belts were those that provided relief from belt pressure, waist belts that reduced pressure on the abdomen, thicker belts to avoid partial pressure, and shoulder belts like a backpack type. From the above results, it is clear that avoiding pressure on the thorax and abdomen is the top priority for twin expectant mothers when wearing a seat belt. There is a need to verify that the ideal seat belt avoids pressure on the chest and abdomen and is safe. The findings of this study are as follows Because twin pregnancies are prone to physical changes such as abdominal protrusion, avoiding pressure on the thorax and abdomen is a top priority when wearing seat belts in motor vehicle driving. The acceptability of driving a car in the last trimester of pregnancy in twin pregnant women should be discussed, and the safety of seat belts specifically designed for twin pregnancies should be verified.
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We conducted a cross-sectional, observational study using an online survey, in which GMO Research Inc. sent a survey request to the Japan Cloud Panel, a site owned by GMO Research Inc. for its survey monitor members, and asked women who agreed with the content of the study to complete the survey. Women who had had twin pregnancies in the past or were currently pregnant with twins were asked to participate. Women who had not driven a car before pregnancy and women who did not have a driver's license were excluded. The survey contents were as follows. 1) age, history of pregnancy and delivery, and driver's license. 2) The following items were surveyed before pregnancy, the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy. (1) Driving frequency: Driving frequency was classified into three categories: "almost every day," "a few days a week," and "less than that. Changes in driving frequency and the reasons for any decrease in driving frequency were also checked. (2) Seat belt wearing method: The respondents were asked to answer the corresponding number from the seven patterns illustrated in the figure. a. Wearing the seatbelt away from the distended abdomen b. The lap belt crosses the most distended part of the abdomen c. The lap belt crosses the upper abdomen d. Shoulder belt across the upper abdomen e. Shoulder belt not worn f. Lap belt across thighs g. Shoulder belt across the armpit 3) The following items were surveyed in the first, second and third trimesters. (1) Frequency of seat belt use: The respondents were classified into three categories: "Always wear a seat belt while driving," "Used to wear a seat belt but stopped during the course of driving," and "Never wear a seat belt while driving”. (2) Feelings while wearing a seat belt: Discomfort, pressure, breathlessness, scratchiness, and increased back pain (3) Points to consider while wearing a seatbelt: Participants were asked to choose from multiple answers whether there were any measures or not and specific methods. 4) Ideal seat belt: Respondents were asked to select multiple answers from the following options. 5) Availability and location of information on seat belt use: Respondents were asked to select from the following options the one that applies to them by answering multiple questions. 6)Analysis method: The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS ver. 29. The statistical significance level was set at p<0.05. The Friedman test was used to compare continuous variables. Categorical variables were subjected to the χ-square test. Multiple comparisons were adjusted using the Bonferroni method.