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Table 5 Multivariate Model of risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) in patients who underwent caesarean sections

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

Independent risk factors

HR (95% CI)

P - value

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

2.9 (1.4-6.4)

0.006

Contaminated wound

2.5 (1.2-5.1)

0.016

Multiple vaginal examinations

2.6 (1.3-5.3)

0.008

Operation done by Intern doctor

4.2 (1.8-9.5)

0.001

Severe anaemia (Hb <7 g/dl)

3.8 (1.2-12.4)

0.028

Duration of procedure >60 minutes

2.3 (1.1-4.8)

0.030

  1. HR = hazard ratio, CI = confidence.
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Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control

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