Congenital infections prevention knowledge and practices among Romanian pregnant women

G. L. Popa, E. C. Neagu, A. F. Nita, M. I. Popa

Abstract: The study purpose is to evaluate the knowledge among pregnant women in Romania regarding congenital infections. We developed a survey consisting of 35 questions in which we surveyed 267 pregnant women regarding their knowledge about toxoplasmosis, listeriosis and rubella. Statistical data were analyzed using EpiInfo software. Results. About 68.7% had heard about toxoplasmosis, 48.9% about listeriosis and 90.8% about rubella. Most of the respondents did not know the preventive measures; 35% know that consuming undercooked meat is a way of getting toxoplasmosis, only 26% know that must not consume unpasteurized dairy products for preventing listeriosis and about 40% don’t know that vaccination is the way of preventing rubella. Behavior during pregnancy assessed overall and does not promote prevention of congenital infections. Prevention of congenital infections should be a national priority and all childbearing and pregnant women should be informed about.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2013.131

Keywords: congenital infections, knowledge, pregnant women