Table 2 Knowledge on cCMVi among participants who were aware of cCMVi
Pregnant group n = 86 | General group n = 58 | P valuea | |
|---|---|---|---|
Potential transmission route | |||
True | |||
Kissing | 24 (27.9) | 18 (31.0) | 0.712 |
Changing diapers | 25 (29.1) | 10 (17.2) | 0.117 |
Breast milk | 9 (10.5) | 14 (24.1) | 0.037 |
Blood contact | 18 (20.9) | 20 (34.5) | 0.084 |
Sexual intercourse | 11 (12.8) | 15 (25.9) | 0.051 |
False | |||
Air conduction | 6 (7.0) | 5 (8.6) | 0.756 |
Direct skin contact | 11 (12.8) | 8 (13.8) | 1.000 |
Do not know | 40 (46.5) | 21 (36.2) | 0.234 |
Long-term outcomes of cCMVi | |||
True | |||
Hearing loss | 19 (22.1) | 16 (27.6) | 0.553 |
Developmental delay | 14 (16.3) | 12 (20.7) | 0.515 |
Motor delay | 12 (14.0) | 9 (15.5) | 0.813 |
Epilepsy | 5 (5.8) | 3 (5.2) | 1.000 |
Visual problems | 15 (17.4) | 12 (20.7) | 0.667 |
False | |||
Cardiac problems | 14 (16.3) | 4 (6.9) | 0.125 |
Obesity | 1 (1.2) | 1 (1.7) | 1.000 |
Increased risk for malignancy | 2 (2.3) | 3 (5.2) | 0.392 |
Diabetes | 1 (1.2) | 3 (5.2) | 0.303 |
Do not know | 54 (62.8) | 34 (58.6) | 0.728 |
Behaviors to reduce the risk of CMV infection | |||
True | |||
Wash hands after diaper changing | 37 (43.0) | 28 (48.3) | 0.609 |
Avoid kissing young children on the mouth | 40 (46.5) | 29 (50.0) | 0.735 |
Do not share food, drink, or cutlery with young children | 36 (41.9) | 32 (55.2) | 0.129 |
Use a condom during sexual intercourse | 17 (19.8) | 17 (29.3) | 0.231 |
False | |||
Cook meat thoroughly | 28 (32.6) | 12 (20.7) | 0.133 |
Avoid cats | 28 (32.6) | 12 (20.7) | 0.133 |
Avoid unpasteurized dairy products | 20 (23.3) | 5 (8.6) | 0.026 |
Do not know | 31 (36.0) | 13 (22.4) | 0.098 |