Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy- GP survey

Mercy Hospital for Women and The University of Melbourne are studying GP perspectives on universal screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy.

Recent European guidelines have changed to recommend universal first trimester CMV screening to identify maternal infection early and facilitate timely antenatal interventions to reduce congenital infection. Researchers are asking GPs to complete a 10-minute survey to evaluate whether routine CMV screening in pregnancy would be acceptable and feasible to implement if Australia were to introduce routine antenatal CMV screening. The study findings will help inform future health policy in antenatal care.

This research study has received ethical approval from University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (#2025-31079-65660-4).

GPs who complete the survey will have the option to go into a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards.

Please follow this link here for full details and link to the online survey:

https://redcap.unimelb.edu.au/surveys/?s=WLMCLDN3ECD7FY4P

or scan the QR code below to complete the survey on your phone.

For further information please contact:

Dr Natalia Rode - natalia.rode@unimelb.edu.au

Education and Research GP, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health

The University of Melbourne