Awareness of cytomegalovirus infection among pregnant women in France

作者：Cordier A G; Guitton S; Vauloup Fellous C; Grangeot Keros L; Ayoubi J M; Benachi A; Picone O^*

来源：Journal of Clinical Virology, 2012, 53(4): 332-337.

DOI：10.1016/j.jcv.2011.12.031

• Cytomegalovirus
• Patient knowledge
• Pregnancy

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent cause of congenital virus infection. Approximately 1% of newborns are infected by CMV at birth with severe consequences among 10% of them. Efficacy of hygienic counselling is nowadays established and should be spread. %26lt;br%26gt;Objective: To evaluate pregnant women%26apos;s awareness of cytomegalovirus infection in France. %26lt;br%26gt;Study design: Pregnant women receiving prenatal care, at any moment of their pregnancy, in two different obstetrics clinics with different information policies, were asked to complete a written questionnaire about CMV infection. %26lt;br%26gt;Results: More than half (217/362, 60%) of the pregnant women had heard of congenital CMV infection, and most of them (72%) knew the hygiene measures to use to prevent infection. Nevertheless, most could not correctly identify the symptoms associated with congenital CMV disease. Awareness was associated with hospital%26apos;s policy concerning CMV infection information, the mother%26apos;s educational level, parity, and employment in health care. Indeed, when information is supposed to be given (hospital A), 74% (vs 34%) know congenital CMV infection and among them the knowledge is more precise. %26lt;br%26gt;Conclusions: This study tends to confirm that there is a large gap between knowledge of CMV and the burden of this disease. To bridge this gap, women should receive education about congenital CMV. Hospital-based prenatal education increases awareness and knowledge about CMV and CMV prevention.

• 出版日期2012-4