Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection after Cesarean Section in a Multinational Population
Volume 9, Issue 4, Autumn 2024, Pages 544-548
https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2024.493615.1461
Humberto Guanche Garcell, Rita M Desdin Rodriguez, Teresa Sandra Erice Rivero, Yolennis Martinez Fajardo, Orestes Morales Gaitan, Tania MF Fernandez Hernandez, Francisco MF Gutierrez Garcia
Abstract Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most frequent healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Identifying risk factors is a key priority to focus prevention efforts, reduce their incidence, and improve patient safety.
Objectives: We aim to identify the risk factors for SSI in patients from various nationalities cared for in Qatar.
Methods: A nested case-control study was conducted at a community hospital in Dukhan, Qatar.
Results: One hundred and twenty-six patients from 45 nationalities were included in the study, with 42 SSI cases. The risk of SSI was 3.48 times greater when non-compliance with the timing of antibiotic prophylaxis was documented, 9.69 times for improper antibiotic selection, and the risk decreased by 63% for each postoperative consultation.
Conclusion: The study has identified key risk factors for SSI and areas for prevention and research in patients who underwent cesarean section.