Awareness of Cytomegalovirus Infection among Pregnant Women in Geneva, Switzerland: A Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most frequent cause of congenital infection and commonly associated with sensorineural deficit. At present, there is neither prophylaxis nor treatment during pregnancy. The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of awareness regarding CMV infection and its consequences in women delivering at the University of Geneva Hospitals (Geneva, Switzerland).

Methods

The study consisted of a validated questionnaire completed by women in the immediate postpartum period.

Results

The questionnaire was completed by 59% (314/528) of delivering women. Only 39% (123/314) knew about CMV and 19.7% (62/314) had received information about preventive measures. Women were more aware about other congenital diseases, such as toxoplasmosis (87%

SUBMITTER: Willame A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4690918 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature