Volume : VIII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

RISK FACTORS FOR PUERPERAL SEPSIS IN SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

Isawumi A. I, Akindele R. A, Fasanu A. O, Komolafe J. O, Oboro V. O

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  Puerperal sepsis is second leading cause of maternal mortality in this part of the world. High index of suspicion with prompt medical intervention will prevent its rapid progression to severe state where acute organ dysfunction and septic shock occur. The aim of this case–control study is to determine the risk factors for puerperal sepsis and their relative importance in South–Western Nigeria. Data management and statistical analyses were done with SPSS for Windows (Version 17.0). Lower socioeconomic class, obesity, anaemia, impaired glucose tolerance/diabetes, HIV and history of vaginal discharge/PID were found to be independent risk factors of puerperal sepsis. While obstetric factors such as home delivery, cervical cerclage, prolonged rupture of memanes, retained products of conception, prolonged/obstructed labour, caesarean section, and perineal trauma are also significantly risk factors. In view of the multiplicity of risk factors for puerperal sepsis, all parturient should be offered secondary prevention, including prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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RISK FACTORS FOR PUERPERAL SEPSIS IN SOUTH–WESTERN NIGERIA , Isawumi A.I, Akindele R.A, Fasanu A.O, Komolafe J.O, Oboro V.O , INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8|Issue-12| December-2018

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