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Table 2 Indications for caesarean section

From: Incidence and predictors of surgical site infections following caesarean sections at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania

Indication

N (%)

Previous caesarean delivery

106 (30.7)

Fetal distress

54 (15.7)

Prolonged labor

48 (13.9)

Malpresentation

32 (9.3)

Obstructed labor

28 (8.1)

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

30 (8.7)

Antepartum hemorrhage

9 (2.6)

Premature rupture of membranes

7 (2.0)

Others*

31 (9.0)

Total

345 (100.00)

  1. * Included maternal distress, maternal request, big baby, twin with Malpresentation, ruptured uterus, cord accident and failed induction of labor.