Prior research has not yielded a dear relationship between religious orientation and prejudice in spite of theoretical predictions. It was hypothesized that authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism would be positively associated with ethnic and racial prejudice, hostility towards homosexuals, and punitiveness in prison sentencing. Questionnaires measuring these variables and 12 demographic variables were mailed to 285 Manitoba voters, of whom 75 responded. Correlational and standard regression analysis confirmed that for this sample scores on authoritarianism and religious fundamentalism were positively correlated, with scores on authoritarianism significantly related to those on ethnic and racial prejudice, and punitiveness. Stepwise analysis suggested that the most important factor was authoritarianism although certain demographic variables were predictive as well.

Aim: To determine the incidence, timing and clinical significance of acquired postnatal cytomegalovirus (CMV) in extremely low‐birthweight (ELBW) infants. Methods: Prospective, longitudinal surveillance study. ELBW infants were recruited in the first week of life. Maternal blood was tested for CMV‐specific IgG antibodies. Weekly urine samples were obtained from infants for CMV culture and rapid antigen testing. Data were collected regarding clinical course and breast milk intake. Results: Of 181 eligible infants, 119 infants, born to 101 mothers, were enrolled. Eighty of the 101 mothers had their serum checked for CMV status. Seventy percent of those tested were seropositive for CMV. Of the 65 infants born to seropositive mothers, 94% received breast milk during their hospital stay. Complete urine collection was obtained in 92 infants. CMV was cultured from the urine of only four infants, all of whom were born to seropositive mothers. Only one of these four infants was symptomatic. The range at which CMV was first detected was between 48 and 72 postnatal days of age. Conclusions: Despite a very high CMV seropositivity rate in mothers of ELBW infants, and the previously reported high rate of CMV excretion into breast milk, the incidence of postnatal CMV transmission was extremely low in our study.

Despite a very high CMV seropositivity rate in mothers of ELBW infants, and the previously reported high rate of CMV excretion into breast milk, the incidence of postnatal CMV transmission was extremely low in our study.

Social media is the latest evolution in the development of communication pathways and many midwives and students have been advised to avoid its use professionally. The education of midwives about the professional use of social media is inadequate in many areas. As a result, midwives have been slow to use social media platforms to support women and students, and to interact professionally. The regulatory framework which underpins the profession provides clear guidance about the use of social media. This article debates whether these professional regulations have contributed to missed opportunities in revolutionising health care. Suggestions are offered to encourage the professional use of social media to empower women, support and educate students and to offer opportunities for continuing professional development.