Congenital cytomegalovirus awareness and knowledge among health professionals and pregnant women: an action towards prevention.
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
Abstract
Introduction: Cytomegalovirus (CMV), is a major cause of childhood disabilities and consensus recommendations emphasize the importance of hygienic measures to reduce perinatal infection.
Objective: To evaluate the level of awareness about CMV among health professionals and pregnant women.
Methods: We submitted a 20-item online survey regarding CMV perinatal infection to all obstetricians and midwives in Catalonia (Spain) and a 7-item lay-version of the questionnaire to 700 pregnant women. Levels of knowledge were compared among groups.
Results: Of the 1449 health professionals approached, 338 surveys were answered. 72% of professionals considered CMV a relevant problem. 47% of obstetricians and 28% of midwives (p=
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