| Author | Silva, Laura Berriel da | |
| Author | Oliveira, Raquel de Vasconcelos Carvalhaes de | |
| Author | Silva, Marizete Pereira da | |
| Author | Bueno, Wendy Fernandes | |
| Author | Amendoeira, Maria Regina Reis | |
| Author | Neves, Elizabeth de Souza | |
| Access date | 2018-03-27T12:05:39Z | |
| Available date | 2018-03-27T12:05:39Z | |
| Document date | 2011 | |
| Citation | SILVA, Laura Berriel da et al. Knowledge of Toxoplasmosis among Doctors and NursesWho Provide Prenatal Care in an Endemic Region. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, v. 2011, Article ID 750484, p. 1-6, 2011. | pt_BR |
| ISSN | 1064-7449 | pt_BR |
| URI | https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/25509 | |
| Language | eng | pt_BR |
| Publisher | Hindawi Publishing Corporation | pt_BR |
| Rights | open access | |
| Subject in Portuguese | Toxoplasmose | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Cuidados pré-natais | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Região Endêmica | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Toxoplasmose congênita | pt_BR |
| Title | Knowledge of toxoplasmosis among doctors and nurses who provide prenatal care in an endemic region | pt_BR |
| Type | Article | |
| DOI | 10.1155/2011/750484 | |
| Abstract | Congenital toxoplasmosis is a potentially severe infection and its prevention is most often based on serological screening in pregnant women. Many cases could be prevented by simple precautions during pregnancy. Aiming to assess the knowledge about toxoplasmosis among professionals working in antenatal care in a high prevalent region, a questionnaire was administered to 118 obstetric nurses and physicians attending at primary care units and hospitals. The questionnaire was self-completed and included questions on diagnosis, clinical issues, and prevention. Only 44% of total answers were corrected. Lower scores were observed among those with over 10 years of graduation, working in primary care units, and nurses. Errors were mainly observed in questions of prevention and diagnosis. As congenital toxoplasmosis is a mother-to-child (MTC) transmitted disease, early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious and irreversible fetal damage. Thus, doctors and nurses who provide prenatal care must be appropriately trained on prophylactic, diagnostic, and clinical aspects of toxoplasmosis. The authors suggest that measures should be taken for continuing education regarding toxoplasmosis in pregnancy. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Laboratório de Doenças Febris Agudas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Laboratório de Epidemiologia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Vice Direção de Ensino. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Laboratório de Doenças Febris Agudas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Toxoplasmose. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas. Laboratório de Doenças Febris Agudas. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Subject | Toxoplasmosis | pt_BR |
| Subject | Endemic Region | pt_BR |
| Subject | Prenatal Care | pt_BR |
| Subject | Congenital toxoplasmosis | pt_BR |
| e-ISSN | 1098-0997 | |
