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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among post-partum mothers in Mekelle city public hospitals, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2021: a case control study [PDF]

BMC Women's Health, 2023
Background Puerperal sepsis is among the leading causes of preventable maternal death not only in developing countries but also in developed countries which is usually reported as the third or fourth common direct cause of maternal death.
Solomon Gebretsion Sahle, Solomon Weldemariam, Mihret-ab Mehari, Tomas Amare Abraha   +3 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women: a case–control study in East Shoa Zone public hospitals, Central Ethiopia [PDF]

BMJ Open
Objective To identify determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women attending East Shoa Zone public hospitals, Central Ethiopia, 2023.Design and setting An institutional-based, unmatched case–control study was conducted from 19 June 2023 to 4 ...
Eleni Tesfaye Kebede, Befekadu Tesfaye Oyato, Husen Zakir Abasimel, Mukemil Awol, Tirunesh Debele, Dejene Edosa, Andualem Gezahagn, Adugna Alemu Desta, Fikadu Tolesa Alemu, Samuel Boja Asfaw   +9 more
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Human CEACAM1 is targeted by a Streptococcus pyogenes adhesin implicated in puerperal sepsis pathogenesis [PDF]

Nature Communications, 2023
Life-threatening bacterial infections in women after childbirth, known as puerperal sepsis, resulted in classical epidemics and remain a global health problem.
Erin A. Catton, Daniel A. Bonsor, Carolina Herrera, Margaretha Stålhammar-Carlemalm, Mykola Lyndin, Claire E. Turner, Jo Soden, Jos A. G. van Strijp, Bernhard B. Singer, Nina M. van Sorge, Gunnar Lindahl, Alex J. McCarthy   +11 more
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Incidence and predictors of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at Debre Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study [PDF]

Frontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
BackgroundPuerperal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, particularly in low and middle-income countries where most maternal deaths occur. Women with puerperal sepsis are prone to long-term disabilities, such as chronic pelvic pain,
Keralem Anteneh Bishaw, Yewbmirt Sharew, Endihnew Beka, Bewket Yeserah Aynalem, Liknaw Bewket Zeleke, Melaku Desta, Bekalu Kassie, Haile Amha, Tewodros Eshete, Workineh Tamir, Kerebih Bantigen, Henok Mulugeta, Addisu Andualem Ferede, Yibelu Bazezew Bitewa   +13 more
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Study of cases of puerperal sepsis, its socio-demographic factors, bacterial isolates, and antibiotic sensitivity pattern [PDF]

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022
Objective: Due to the lack of resources for culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing in most underdeveloped countries, puerperal sepsis is treated empirically with a wide range of antibiotics.
Preeti Singh, Sarita Tirkey, Kiran Trivedi, Rani Hansda, Jay Prakash   +4 more
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Burden of puerperal sepsis and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Archives of Public Health, 2021
Background Puerperal sepsis is a genital tract infection that can occur from amniotic fluid rupture to six weeks after birth. Maternal complication associated with puerperal sepsis includes prolonged hospital stay, septicemia, disseminated intravascular ...
Abenezer Melkie, Enyew Dagnew
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Knowledge of puerperal sepsis, self-care practices of puerperal sepsis prevention and associated factors among postpartum women in the Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia: Multicenter study [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Background: Existing evidence indicates an increasing burden of puerperal sepsis in sub-Saharan Africa. Across the world, due to a lack of self-care practice and less attention to puerperal sepsis, postpartum women are exposed to major disorders and life-
Mangistu Abera, Mesfin Difer Tetema, Fentahun Tamene Zeleke, Keyredin Nuriye Metebo, Aberash Beyene Derribow, Megertu Obsa Gelmesa, Ayana Benti Terefe, Tolesa Gemeda Gudeta, Obsa Dabala, Meskerem Alemayehu Weldeyohans, Melese Gabure Shukulo, Mebratu Demissie Senbeta   +11 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at public hospitals of Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-based unmatched case-control study [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Background: World health organization reported that from 358,000 maternal deaths occurring during labor and childbirth about 15% were attributed to puerperal sepsis.
Talelign Tesfaye, Serawit Samuel, Temesgen Lera   +2 more
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Factors influencing health promotion behavior on puerperal sepsis among postpartum mothers [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Puerperal sepsis is accountable for maternal death worldwide. The health promotion behaviour of postpartum mothers may contribute to preventing puerperal sepsis, which would promote maternal health.
Salma Akhter, Fahima Khatun, Ferdousi Afrin, Amena Akter, Chandana Rani Halder, Rajib Kumar Biswas, Samrat Kumar Dey   +6 more
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Puerperal sepsis-related knowledge and reported self-care practices among postpartum women in Dar es salaam, Tanzania [PDF]

Women's Health, 2022
Background: Knowledge and reported self-care practices of postpartum women are important for early detection, prevention and treatment of puerperal sepsis.
Dorice B Nchimbi, Angelina A Joho
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