Key result
Cesarean section in sub-Saharan Africa was associated with an overall surgical site-infection rate of 15.6% and a wound-infection rate of 10.3%.
Why the study?
Cesarean sections account for up to 80% of surgical workload in sub-Saharan Africa and carry high morbidity and mortality, being the primary variable associated with postpartum bacterial infection.
What is the burden of surgical site infection following cesarean section in sub-Saharan Africa?
Population
14,063 women from 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa across 26 studies
Design
Narrative review
Authors
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Elevated post-cesarean SSI rates in sub-Saharan Africa highlight prevention gaps; leaves open optimal interventions pending prospective data.
What is the burden of surgical site infection following cesarean section in sub-Saharan Africa?
Cesarean sections in sub-Saharan Africa are associated with a high burden of surgical site infections (15.6%), highlighting a significant area for quality improvement in maternal health.
Sway et al. (2019) conducted a review in Surgical site infection following cesarean section (n=14,063). Cesarean section was evaluated on Surgical site-infection rate. Cesarean section in sub-Saharan Africa was associated with an overall surgical site-infection rate of 15.6% and a wound-infection rate of 10.3%.
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