Journal article
A 2-Min Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Video Improves Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Planned Adherence to Hygiene Precautions
T Tripathi, J Watson, H Smithers-Sheedy, K Swinburn, N Rode, E Waight, A Webb, NE Holmes, H Stump, A Shand, L Hui
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Published : 2025
DOI: 10.1111/ajo.70016
Abstract
Introduction: Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a leading infectious cause of life-long neurodevelopmental disabilities, but public awareness of CMV is low. This study evaluated a short educational video on cCMV for its acceptability and impact on pregnant women's knowledge and planned hygiene adherence. Materials and Methods: Participants were pregnant women recruited from an Australian tertiary maternity hospital clinic and social media (May 2023 to May 2024). Participants completed online surveys: before the video (T1), immediately after (T2), and 8 weeks later (T3). Linear mixed effects models assessed changes in knowledge and intended adherence to CMV precautions, adjusting for previ..
View full abstract