Awareness of Women Living in Poland Regarding Congenital Cytomegalovirus Seroprevalence

Introduction. Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) belongs to the family of Herpesviridae, subfamily of Betaherpesvirinae. Aim. The aim of the examination was to assess the level of women’s knowledge regarding cCMV seroprevalence. Material and Methods. This study followed a diagnostic survey method, utilizing a self-constructed questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 500 women residing in Poland, between the ages of 18 and 75. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS Statistica 21.0 software package. Results. Among the nine listed infectious diseases, cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection ranked seventh, followed by chlamydia and parvovirus. The respondent’s level of education influenced their self-reported knowledge about the CMV virus. Conclusions. The study results clearly indicate that the level of cCMV awareness among adult women is low. Our study is the first step towards the popularization of preventive behaviors to counter cCMV. (JNNN 2025;14(1):27–34)