Cross-sectional study to assess awareness of cytomegalovirus infection among pregnant women in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Study aimed to assess awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and its determinants in pregnancy.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey was conducted in five hospital-based maternity units in Germany. Pregnant women attending the maternity departments completed interviewer/self-administered survey questionnaire. High-risk group was defined according to contact with children under five years of age (at home or at work). Quantitative analyses using multivariable logistic regression were performed.

Results

One thousand two hundred thirty-three pregnant women were included. 48.5% (n = 598) of women reported any knowledge about risk of CMV infection during pregnancy. CMV infection was less known than other infections or diseases (education about toxoplas

SUBMITTER: Greye H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9789651 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature