Prevalence and factors associated with surgical site infection post-caesarean section at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital, Mwanza Region, Tanzania.
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TextPublication details: Mwanza, Tanzania : Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] Phone: +255 28 298 3384 : Fax: +255 28 298 3386 : Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : Website: www.bugando.ac.tz : ©18.05.2022Description: ix; 28 Pages; Includes References and AppendicesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Introduction: Delivery by Caesarean section was warranted in order to reduce maternal and prenatal/neonatal mortality and morbidity when medically justified. Globally in year 2018 CS accounts for up to 63% of deliveries in a number of countries of the rate of 15% among 169 countries (3). Moreover, despite the benefits of elective and emergency CS which both aim to serve both maternal and neonatal life, yet surgical site infection (SSI) has been one of short term complication that leads to substantial physical and emotional burdens on the mother and to a significant financial burden on the health care system (4). However, regional referral hospitals in Tanzania are overloaded with admission and referrals of post caesarean section surgical site infection.
Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study: Was conducted at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital including all inpatient women underwent CS as from 1st April 2020 to August 31st 2020. Data was collect by reviewing the MTUHA ≠ 5: Inpatients department register book, MTUHA ≠ 12: Delivery book and the discharged files. Data recording was done by using computer program SPSS.
Results: Out of 384 patients refereed from files.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD1904 |
Abstract:
Introduction: Delivery by Caesarean section was warranted in order to reduce maternal and prenatal/neonatal mortality and morbidity when medically justified. Globally in year 2018 CS accounts for up to 63% of deliveries in a number of countries of the rate of 15% among 169 countries (3). Moreover, despite the benefits of elective and emergency CS which both aim to serve both maternal and neonatal life, yet surgical site infection (SSI) has been one of short term complication that leads to substantial physical and emotional burdens on the mother and to a significant financial burden on the health care system (4). However, regional referral hospitals in Tanzania are overloaded with admission and referrals of post caesarean section surgical site infection.
Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study: Was conducted at Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital including all inpatient women underwent CS as from 1st April 2020 to August 31st 2020. Data was collect by reviewing the MTUHA ≠ 5: Inpatients department register book, MTUHA ≠ 12: Delivery book and the discharged files. Data recording was done by using computer program SPSS.
Results: Out of 384 patients refereed from files.
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