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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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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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Outcomes of hysterectomy for puerperal sepsis at an Academic Hospital: A retrospective study [PDF]

Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Background: Pregnancy-related sepsis contributes significantly to maternal mortality. While there is substantial information on postpartum hysterectomy, information on outcomes of hysterectomy as source control for puerperal sepsis is limited.
Esther Olusola, Admire Chikandiwa, Evelyn Ngwa Lumngwena, Poovangela Naidoo   +3 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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Self-Care Practices for Puerperal Sepsis Prevention and Associated Factors Among Postnatal Women in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
Background Puerperal sepsis remains a preventable contributor to maternal illness. Pregnancy-related sepsis is responsible for ∼10% to 15% of maternal deaths.
Agerie Mengistie Zeleke MSc, Worku Chekol Tassew MSc, Girum Meseret Ayenew PhD, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede MPH, Jember Ayelgne Beyene MPH   +4 more
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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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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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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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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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