Knowledge of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection and Prevention in Pregnant Women: A Baseline, Operational Survey
Joint Authors
Torti, Carlo
Mazzitelli, Maria
Micieli, Mariella
Votino, Carmela
Visconti, Federica
Quaresima, Paola
Zullo, Fulvio
Strazzulla, Alessio
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Currently, the only efficient way to prevent human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection in pregnancy is primary prophylaxis through hygienic measures.
So, we evaluated knowledge of HCMV and its prevention in a group of pregnant women.
An anonymous questionnaire with multiple-choice answers was administered to all pregnant women who were followed up at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit of “Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital,” a third-level hospital in Catanzaro (Southern Italy), from November 2015 to March 2016.
Previously prescribed serology results for HCMV were also evaluated.
Three hundred and fifty women participated in the study and the results clearly demonstrated that knowledge of pregnant women about HCMV is poor.
Moreover, prescribed screening procedures need to be optimized, since one out of three pregnant women has not been tested for HCMV or the screening was not performed adequately.
For this reason, it is important to implement informative campaign in both pregnant women and providing physicians.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mazzitelli, Maria& Micieli, Mariella& Votino, Carmela& Visconti, Federica& Quaresima, Paola& Strazzulla, Alessio…[et al.]. 2017. Knowledge of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection and Prevention in Pregnant Women: A Baseline, Operational Survey. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156826
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mazzitelli, Maria…[et al.]. Knowledge of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection and Prevention in Pregnant Women: A Baseline, Operational Survey. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156826
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mazzitelli, Maria& Micieli, Mariella& Votino, Carmela& Visconti, Federica& Quaresima, Paola& Strazzulla, Alessio…[et al.]. Knowledge of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection and Prevention in Pregnant Women: A Baseline, Operational Survey. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156826
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156826