Women’s reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to the Zika virus outbreak in northeast Brazil

Borges, Ana Luíza Vilela; Moreau, Caroline; Burke, Anne E.; Santos, Osmara Alves dos; Chofakian, Christiane Borges do Nascimento

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190024

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“…Our findings are aligned with those described by Vilela Borges et al., who evaluated knowledge and attitudes about pregnancy and contraception in the context of Zika virus in Brazil. In that study, health officials informed the public about Zika virus transmission and its health consequences, and providers knew about the congenital syndrome, but knowledge about sexual transmission was low.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Zika virus has profound consequences for women's SRH because it is sexually transmitted and carries high risks for pregnant women through mother‐to‐child transmission, which can cause microcephaly and other central nervous system anomalies . In addition, the emergence of Zika virus is related to environmental causes and climate change, which in turn influence the epidemic and women's SRH.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Zika and women's sexual and reproductive health: Critical first steps to understand the role of gender in the Colombian epidemic

Forero-Martínez

Murad

Calderón‐Jaramillo

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objectives:To describe the mechanisms of implementation of Zika virus diagnosis, prevention, and management guidelines in Colombia, and to characterize their influence on efforts to defend sexual and reproductive rights. Methods:A qualitative study performed between February and April 2018 in three municipalities in Colombia. We conducted 30 semistructured interviews and five focus groups with key informants who played a role during the epidemic. These included decision-makers, program coordinators, healthcare providers, pregnant women diagnosed with Zika virus, and members of affected communities. Results:We identified barriers to and facilitators for the implementation of the national Zika virus response plan. Barriers included a lack of coordination between vector control efforts and in the realms of sexual and reproductive rights. Facilitators included healthcare providers' response to the epidemic, the development of technical skills, and the establishment of coordination and referral networks across different institutions. Conclusion:A multidimensional approach that considers healthcare services, gender issues, and the environment is crucial. We highlight the epidemic's effects on women's sexual and reproductive rights, mainly related to inequalities in sexual and reproductive health such as the increased risk of sexually transmitted infections experienced by the poorest and most vulnerable women.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zika and women's sexual and reproductive health: Critical first steps to understand the role of gender in the Colombian epidemic

Forero-Martínez

Murad

Calderón‐Jaramillo

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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“…However, Zika virus can also be transmitted during pregnancy from a woman to her fetus, and through unprotected sexual activity . A study in Brazil found high general awareness of the Zika virus, while women's knowledge about sexual transmission was low . The fact that this mosquito‐borne virus can also be transmitted through sexual contact makes it a unique public health challenge, adding to the risk of Zika infection among women.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Women's reluctance for pregnancy: Experiences and perceptions of Zika virus in Medellin, Colombia

Tirado

Mesa

Kinsman

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective: To explore how being infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy was experienced by affected women, and how it influenced their family relationships and future family planning. Methods:We conducted a qualitative study, including 19 semistructured interviews with women of reproductive age and confirmed Zika infection during 2015-2018 in Medellin, Colombia. Purposeful sampling was applied, and participants were identified through National Public Health Surveillance System records. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using content analysis with inductive and deductive approaches. Results: Of 19 women interviewed, eight women identified the pregnancy as unexpected and two women had undergone permanent sterilization. Women had mixed views about decision-making related to family planning, and not having an abortion in a future pregnancy was influenced by religious beliefs. Women knew about vector-borne transmission but were not well informed about sexual transmission of the virus. Women desired better support and guidance to ease concerns about Zika virus.Conclusion: All interviewed women expressed a need for more information about Zika virus and continuous support, specifically after delivery, from healthcare professionals.Communication strategies to enhance culturally sensitive messages and for accurate perception of information are recommended during Zika outbreaks. K E Y W O R D S

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“…A significant impact on the knowledge of the problem is living in regions directly related to a given infection. Among 526 women of childbearing age (18-49 years) living in the northeastern part of Brazil, as many as 98.6% knew that Zika virus causes congenital infections, but only half of them (50.2%) knew that the infection could be sexually transmitted [21]. In the majority of surveys conducted, awareness of CMV congenital infection was very low, and CMV infection was placed at the end of the listed, known diseases [16,17,18].…”

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Awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus infection among young people studying non-medical subjects

Trzcińska¹,

Cześcik²,

Siennicka³

2019

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Introduction.Congenital infections are still a serious public health problem. They may be related, among others, to the lack of immunization against many pathogens that would reduce the number of cases of infection among pregnant women. In this situation, educational activities are important, disseminating knowledge about available prophylaxis. Objective. Aim of the study is to assess the state of knowledge of young people studying in fields not related to medical care, about congenital infections, mainly congenital CMV infection. Materials and method. The study was conducted by a questionnaire survey. The study group consisted of 225 students aged 20-29 (99 women and 126 men). The questions concerned, among others: knowledge of diseasees/infections affecting the foetus/child; sources and activities related to the risk of CMV infection; hygiene behaviours that can help prevent CMV infection. Results. Down syndrome (88%) and autism (80.9%) belonged to the most frequently reported diseases that may affect children. Knowledge of congenital infections, in addition to congenital toxoplasmosis (28.9%), was below 10%. Knowledge of the fact that CMV infection can be transmitted from mother to foetus was confirmed by 16/225 respondents. Only 8.9% of the respondents knew at least one hygienic behaviour that could contribute to a reduction in the number of CMV infections, and over 91% did not indicate any such behaviour. Conclusion. The survey conducted among students revealed that knowledge about congenital infections possessed by potential parents is not satisfactory. The study clearly indicated the need to undertake educational activities. StreszczenieWprowadzenie. Zakażenia wrodzone nadal stanowią poważny problem zdrowia publicznego. Może to być związane m.in. z faktem, iż w przypadku wielu patogenów brakuje możliwości immunizacji, która pozwoliłaby na ograniczenie liczby przypadków zakażeń wśród kobiet ciężarnych. W takiej sytuacji duże znaczenie mają działania edukacyjne, szerzące wiedzę na temat dostępnej profilaktyki. Cel pracy. Ocena wiedzy młodzieży studiującej na kierunkach niezwiązanych z opieką medyczną na temat zakażeń wrodzonych, głównie zakażenia wrodzonego CMV. Materiały i metody. Badanie miało charakter badania ankietowego. Grupę badaną stanowiło 225 studentów w wieku od 20 do 29 lat (99 kobiet oraz 126 mężczyzn). Pytania dotyczyły m.in.: znajomości jednostek chorobowych/ zakażeń i zarażeń dotykających płód/dziecko; źródeł zakażenia i czynności związanych z ryzykiem zakażenia CMV; zachowań higienicznych, które mogą pomagać w zapobieganiu zakażeniu CMV. Wyniki. Do najczęściej wskazywanych jednostek chorobowych, które mogą dotykać płód/dziecko należały zespół Downa (88%) i autyzm (80,9%). Znajomość zakażeń wrodzonych, poza wrodzoną toksoplazmozą (28,9%), kształtowała się na poziomie poniżej 10%. Fakt, że zakażenie CMV może być przenoszone z matki do płodu był znany 16 spośród 225 ankietowanych. Tylko 8,9% ankietowanych znało przynajmniej jedno zachowanie higieniczne, które może przyczyniać się do ograniczeni...

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Women’s reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices in relation to the Zika virus outbreak in northeast Brazil

Cited by 59 publications

References 15 publications

Zika and women's sexual and reproductive health: Critical first steps to understand the role of gender in the Colombian epidemic

Zika and women's sexual and reproductive health: Critical first steps to understand the role of gender in the Colombian epidemic

Women's reluctance for pregnancy: Experiences and perceptions of Zika virus in Medellin, Colombia

Awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus infection among young people studying non-medical subjects

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