International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)
ISSN: 2833-9320 | DOI: 10.33140/IJHPP
Impact Factor: 1.08
Nakijoba Jawuhala
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda
Publications
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Research Article
Prevalence, Bacterial Profiles and Factors Associated with Surgical Site Infection among Post-Operative Mothers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
Author(s): Muyingo Yusuf*, Nakijoba Jawuhala, Nakwagala Frederick Nelson, Byaruhanga Emmanuel, Hassan Muhammad, Angwiunzi Alfred Koma, Enoch Muwanguzi, Olwee Isaac Eluma, Sempijja Fred, Buga Rudolf, Gumisiriza Robert, Nyiramahoro Salome, Ocan Moses, Abaasa Catherine and Rogers Kalyetsi
Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSI) pose a global threat of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing all types of operations and account for a fifth of all healthcare-associated infections and about 12% of maternal deaths in developing countries Uganda inclusive, Due to this outrageous increased number of mothers failing to heal-off their surgical site, therefore the study focused on determining the prevalence of Surgical site infections, commonest pathogens causing sepsis, the associated factors and the antimicrobial susceptibility at Kawempe National referral hospital. Methods: Across-sectional study conducted from Jan - April 2023, with 202 consented participants using purposive sampling were administered with Structured questionnaires to collect data on associated factors. Swabs were collected, transported at 2-8oc and inocu.. Read More»