Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection after Cesarean Section in a Multinational Population

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 ۴۵ nationalities were included in the study, with ۴۲ SSI cases. The risk of SSI was ۳.۴۸ times greater when non-compliance with the timing of antibiotic prophylaxis was documented, ۹.۶۹ times for improper antibiotic selection, and the risk decreased by ۶۳% 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.

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Cesarean section ، risk factors ، Surgical Site Infection ، Nested Case-Control ، Qatar