Twin pregnancy seatbelt research dataset_No.2

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.