ArticleInternational journal of women's health2024
Predictors of Post-Caesarean Surgical Site Infections at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, Central Uganda: Prospective Cohort Study (July-September 2023).
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Background: Post-caesarean surgical site infections (PCSSIs) significantly impact maternal morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where preventive measures are often inadequate. Despite this burden, data on PCSSIs in this context are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and factors associated with PCSSIs at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 204 women who underwent caesarean sections from July to September 2023. Data was collected and participants were monitored for up to 28 days post-delivery to identify occurrences of surgical site infections (SSIs). Statistical analysis was conducted using STATA, with significance defined as a p-value of < 0.05. Results: Most participants (63.2%) were aged 18-35 years, with over 67% having a parity of ≤4. Preoperative antibiotics were administered to 77.5% of participants. Most surgeries (64.2%) lasted 1-2 hours, and the overall incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) was 16.18%. Significant risk factors associated with more than a twofold increase in SSI risk included unstable referral status (aRR = 2.02), obstructed labor (aRR = 2.97), chorioamnionitis (aRR = 2.73), and prolonged premature rupture of membranes (PROM) (aRR = 2.05). Prolonged labor increased SSI risk by 1.37-fold (aRR = 1.37), while receipt of preoperative antibiotics was linked to a reduced SSI risk (aRR = 0.77). Conclusion: The post-caesarean SSI rate at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital is notably high, with key risk factors including unstable referral status, obstructed labor, prolonged labor, chorioamnionitis, and prolonged premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Administering preoperative antibiotics 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to surgery is linked to a reduced risk of SSI.
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