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Comparison lecture and concept map methods on the level of learning and satisfaction in puerperal sepsis education of midwifery students: a quasi-experimental study [PDF]

BMC Medical Education, 2023
Background Education and training about emergency cases are necessary for different medical groups such as midwives. Teaching puerperal sepsis is important for midwives.
Azita Yarmohammadi, Farideh Mostafazadeh, Samira Shahbazzadegan   +2 more
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Case report: An unusual presentation of puerperal sepsis [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
Group A Streptococcus (GAS; Streptococcus pyogenes) is a facultative gram-positive coccus, uncommonly colonizing parturient genitalia, where its presence can potentially lead to a life-threatening invasive infection after delivery.
Doron Kabiri, Diana Prus, Roie Alter, Gali Gordon, Shay Porat, Yossef Ezra   +5 more
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Prevalence and factors associated with puerperal sepsis among postnatal women at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Western Uganda. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
BackgroundPuerperal sepsis remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in Uganda.AimThis study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at Fort portal Regional Referral Hospital
Brenda Nabawanuka, Moses Asiimwe, Pauline Irumba, Julian Aryampa, George Wasswa, Michael Muhoozi, Peterson Amumpaire, Joy Acen, Shamim Katusabe, Joan Tusabe, Joshua Epuitai   +10 more
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Prevention of puerperal sepsis in northwest Ethiopia: Knowledge and practice of postnatal women; A multicenter cross-sectional study [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine, 2022
Objectives: Puerperal sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can lead to death and long-term morbidities of postnatal women, such as chronic pelvic pain, pelvic inflammatory disease, and secondary infertility.
Keralem Anteneh Bishaw, Shewangzaw Worku, Melkamu Tilahun   +2 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women admitted to Harar town public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study [PDF]

BMC Women's Health
Background Globally, 75,000 maternal deaths occur each year from puerperal sepsis, with higher rates in low-income countries. In Ethiopia, puerperal sepsis is the fourth leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Tarikuwa Habetamu, Tilahun Abdeta, Adera Debella, Addis Eyeberu, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta   +4 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among mothers who give birth at Jigjiga Public Hospitals, Jigjiga, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based unmatched case-control study [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Introduction Puerperal sepsis is a significant public health concern in low-resource settings, including Ethiopia, where it is a major contributor to maternal mortality, accounting for 13% of maternal deaths. We investigated the determinants of puerperal
Hassan Nur Ali, Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mahad Ali Mohamud, Fuad Ismail Daud, Tesfaye Gobena, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim   +6 more
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Burden and determinants of puerperal sepsis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

European Journal of Medical Research
Background Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and is responsible for nearly one-fifth of maternal deaths worldwide. In Ethiopia, it remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality; however, a comprehensive understanding of ...
Yonas Abebe, Anteneh Gashaw, Robera Demissie   +2 more
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Risk factors for puerperal sepsis among postpartum women attending public hospitals in the Dawro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: Unmatched case‒control study [PDF]

Women's Health
Background: Puerperal sepsis is a severe bacterial infection that occurs in women between the beginning of labor or rupture of the membrane and the 42 nd day following birth.
Temesgen Sebro Balilo, Tsegaye Alemu, Tamirat Gezahegn Guyo, Tarekegn Solomon   +3 more
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Proportion of bacterial isolates, their antimicrobial susceptibility profile and factors associated with puerperal sepsis among post-partum/aborted women at a referral Hospital in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia [PDF]

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2020
Background Puerperal sepsis is any bacterial infection of the genital tract that occurs after childbirth. It is among the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality especially in low-income countries including Ethiopia.
Alemale Admas, Baye Gelaw, BelayTessema, Amsalu Worku, Addisu Melese   +4 more
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Reported self-care practice toward prevention of puerperal sepsis and associated factors among postnatal mothers: Community-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Introduction: Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries, which can affect sustainable development goals. Even though it is a preventable problem through maternal self-care practices, maternal-reported
Sheleme Mengistu Teferi, Bezabih Terefe, Gebremariam Temesgen, Kenbon Seyoum, Neway Ejigu Debebe, Chala Kene, Girma Geta, Lema Fikadu Wedajo   +7 more
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