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What family doctors know about congenital CMV: a regional survey in Iran

Ahmad Hosseinzadeh Adli1, Chiman Karami2, Sanaz Baghban Rahimi3

  • 1Department of Virology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 2, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

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Medical doctors, particularly family doctors, show significant gaps in congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) knowledge. Improving awareness is crucial for preventing cCMV infection and its complications.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection lacks effective treatments or vaccines.
  • Healthcare provider awareness, especially among family doctors, is vital for cCMV prevention but often overlooked.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gaps regarding cCMV among medical doctors in Iran.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the awareness level of medical doctors (MDs) concerning congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection in Iran.
  • To identify specific areas of knowledge deficits related to cCMV among various medical specialties.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey utilizing a single-page questionnaire distributed to 450 MDs, including general practitioners, pediatricians, gynecologists, and internal medicine specialists.
  • The questionnaire covered clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention, prognosis, epidemiology, transmission, and management of cCMV.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.

Main Results:

  • A low response rate was observed, with over half of the recipients declining participation.
  • A majority of respondents supported newborn CMV screening and mandatory pre-pregnancy CMV testing.
  • General practitioners demonstrated lower-than-average knowledge of cCMV, with expertise significantly influencing awareness, unlike age or gender.

Conclusions:

  • Significant knowledge deficits regarding cCMV infection exist among MDs, particularly family doctors.
  • There is an urgent need to enhance the understanding of cCMV infection among family physicians.
  • Further surveys are recommended to evaluate CMV awareness among MDs, healthcare professionals, and women of childbearing age.
Keywords:
AwarenessCongenital cytomegalovirusDoctorsIrancCMV

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