17th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 18-20, 2018 • Denver, CO
| Survey of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge Among South Dakota Parents and Medical Providers
Survey of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Knowledge Among South Dakota Parents and Medical Providers
Congenital CMV (cCMV) is acknowledged as the most common cause of nonhereditary sensorineural hearing loss and an important cause of neurodevelopmental delay in children. Despite the danger cCMV poses for babies, many parents and medical providers are unaware of the virus, its sequelae, mode of transmission, and preventative behaviors. Since cCMV is prevalent and poses a high risk to babies, many states have taken action via legislation to reduce the incident rate of cCMV; South Dakota is not one of those states. The unique geography of South Dakota, especially for pregnant mothers and families, adds to the challenge of disseminating information. In South Dakota there are thirteen hospitals that offer labor and delivery services. This means mothers living in rural parts of the state must travel long distance to receive prenatal services from a specialist (i.e. an obstetrician). Instead, many mothers may seek care from other qualified medical providers closer to home. Therefore, in South Dakota, not only do obstetricians need to be knowledgeable about cCMV, but a wide range of medical professionals need to be able to counsel and educate mothers and families.
A survey was sent to parents and medical providers who care for pregnant mothers and children in South Dakota. The goal was to determine the knowledge the two groups had regarding cCMV. Researchers also looked at the different size of birthing hospitals in the state to determine if there was a difference in knowledge based on hospital size. Lastly, since South Dakota has a hospital system that tests for cCMV following a ‘no pass’ newborn hearing screening, researchers wanted to know if this changed the knowledge parent’s posses regarding cCMV.
- Identify the knowledge of South Dakota parents and medical providers involved in the care of pregnant mothers and children regarding congenital CMV and where they received the information.
- Describe the difference in congenital CMV knowledge of parents when considering the size of the hospital the baby was born at.
- Identify if there a difference in knowledge between parents whose infant was born in a birthing facility that screens for cCMV for a no pass newborn hearing screening as compared to those whose infant was born in a birthing facility that does not regularly screen any babies at birth for cCMV?
Presentation:
15805_7972FeliciaReimann.pdf
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Presenters/Authors
Felicia Reimann
(), USD, Felicia.Reimann@coyotes.usd.edu;
Felicia Reimann is a third year Doctor of Audioloy student at the University of South Dakota.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
Jessica Messersmith
(), University of South Dakota, Jessica.Messersmith@usd.edu;
Jessica J. Messersmith is the Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department, and the Faculty Athletics Representative for the University of South Dakota. Her research focuses on clinical practices that hinder or improve outcomes of pediatric patients in the audiology clinic with a specific focus on cochlear implants and infant hearing detection and intervention. Through her clinical, research, and teaching duties she continually strives to improve access to care for pediatric patients in underserved, rural, and impoverished areas.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Receives Salary for Employment from University of South Dakota.
Receives Grants for Other activities from South Dakota Department of Health EHDI Program.
Receives Grants for Other activities from South Dakota Department of Health EHDI Program.
Nonfinancial -
Has a Professional
relationship for Board membership.
Has a Professional
relationship for Board membership.
Has a Professional
relationship for Board membership.
Has a Professional
relationship for Board membership.