Knowledge of Toxoplasmosis among Prenatal Care Providers
Author Information
Author(s): Laura Berriel da Silva, Raquel de Vasconcelos Carvalhaes, Marizete Pereira da Silva, Wendy Fernandes Bueno, Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira, Elizabeth de Souza Neves
Primary Institution: Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas, Fiocruz
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge about toxoplasmosis among doctors and nurses providing prenatal care in a high-prevalence region?
Conclusion
The study found that only 44% of the responses regarding toxoplasmosis were correct among healthcare professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 44% of total answers were correct among the professionals surveyed.
- Lower scores were observed among those with over 10 years of graduation.
- Errors were mainly in questions about prevention and diagnosis.
- 97.4% recognized cats as the main source of Toxoplasma in the environment.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses need to know more about toxoplasmosis to help pregnant women avoid it, but many don't have the right information.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a self-completed questionnaire administered to 118 healthcare professionals.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of professionals not providing prenatal care.
Limitations
The study was limited to a single city and may not represent knowledge levels in other regions.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were women (80.5%), with an average age of 39 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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