Introduction: The
purpose of this study is to analyze the factors associated with nosocomial
infections of caesarean section wounds in the maternity hospitals of the city
of Mbuji-Mayi. Methods:This
study was conducted in 25 maternities of general referral hospitals, clinics
and hospitals in the city of Mbuji-Mayi
during the period from 1 February to 1 June 2017, out of 171 parturients cesarized that were followed during a period of 4
months. A survey questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: Out of 171 parturients monitored, surgical site infection developed 52
(SSI), an incidence of 30.4%. After analysis,
nine factors were identified
as associated post-caesarean SSI in Mbuji-Mayi city (p ≤ 0.05):
age (p = 0.000), anemia (p = 0.000), prolonged duration of labor delivery (p =
0.001), premature rupture of the membranes before caesarean section (p =
0.044), prolonged duration after-rupture of the membranes (p = 0.000),
preparation of the operative site by shaving (p = 0.029), surgery by general
practitioner (p = 0.023), duration of operation greater than 60 minutes (p =
0.040), non-compliance with asepsis during dressing (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The fight against nosocomial infections must be a permanent concern: the prevention and
regular monitoring of these infections must be the control strategies of each hospital
structure, under the watchful eye of a
coordination center for the fight nosocomial infections.
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