SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Epidemiology of surgical site infections post-cesarean section in Africa: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Risk factors for surgical site infections following cesarean section in Ethiopia: umbrella review.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Pooled it
- Onset of first symptoms and timing of clinician notification of surgical site infections following cesarean section: evidence from six tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.Infection prevention in practice · 2026Article
- Investigating the effect of familiarization with wound care after cesarean section through multimedia in reducing wound complications.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Incidence of Post-cesarean wound infections, bacterial profiles, resistant patterns, and associated costs among women delivering at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: multi center study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Surgical site infection and associated factors among women who underwent cesarean delivery at Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Epidemiological patterns, risk factors, and prevention gaps of surgical site infections in operating rooms: a hospital-based surveillance study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Environmental Determinants of Surgical Site Infections in Abdominal Surgeries: A Scoping Review of Evidence from East Africa.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Surgical Site Infections in Mozambique: A Literature Review of Incidence, Antimicrobial Resistance, Risk Factors, and Surveillance Practices.Annals of global health · 2026Review
- Infection control competency in surgical settings among clinical medical students in Sudan: a cross sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Effect of Universal Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Prevalence of Surgical Site Infection After Cesarean Section.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Non-adherence to surgical antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines: findings from a mixed-methods study in a developing country.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Refractive Errors Among School-Age Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundSurgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications following cesarean section, particularly in Africa. These infections pose maternal health risks, including prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, pooled prevalence, and risk factors for SSIs after cesarean section in Africa.
methodsA systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify studies published between January 2000 and December 2023. The review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, and 41 studies spanning 18 African countries met the inclusion criteria. Data on SSI prevalence and risk factors were extracted, and the quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A random-effects model was used to estimate pooled prevalence, with subgroup analysis, sensitivity analyses, and meta-regression exploring variations across study characteristics. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots.
resultsThe pooled prevalence of SSIs after cesarean section was 11% (95% CI: 9-12.9%) with substantial heterogeneity (I
conclusionSSIs following cesarean section remain a burden in Africa, with wide regional variations and multiple preventable risk factors. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including improved infection control practices, antenatal care, and timely management of obstetric complications.
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