Improving Obstetric Provider Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge and Practices
Joint Authors
Pesch, Megan H.
Anderson, Carter
Mowers, Erika
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV) is the most common congenital infection.
Antenatal education is proven to reduce cCMV risk.
Little is known about obstetric provider knowledge and practice patterns around cCMV.
Objectives.
To evaluate obstetric provider knowledge and practice patterns regarding cCMV at baseline and again after a brief educational intervention.
Methods.
Obstetric providers (N=53) at a US academic community hospital were invited to complete a survey regarding their knowledge and practice patterns around cCMV.
Providers attended a brief presentation about cCMV and later were invited to repeat the same survey.
Univariate statistics were calculated for baseline data, and prepost intervention comparison analyses were conducted.
Results.
Baseline cCMV knowledge was low at 49% (M=17.54 out of a possible 36, SD 6.4), with most providers (51%) reporting never counseling pregnant patients about cCMV.
Post intervention, overall cCMV knowledge increased to 80% (M=29.33, SD 4.1, p<.001); provider intention to counsel about cCMV prevention increased to 100%.
Conclusions.
Obstetric provider knowledge about cCMV is low, which likely impacts their antenatal counseling.
Educational initiatives to increase awareness about cCMV may increase antenatal education and thereby decrease the risk of cCMV.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pesch, Megan H.& Anderson, Carter& Mowers, Erika. 2020. Improving Obstetric Provider Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge and Practices. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1167289
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pesch, Megan H.…[et al.]. Improving Obstetric Provider Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge and Practices. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1167289
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pesch, Megan H.& Anderson, Carter& Mowers, Erika. Improving Obstetric Provider Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge and Practices. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1167289
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1167289