Use of antibiotics in women undergoing correction of an obstetric anal sphincter injury: Results from a national Israeli survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Obstetric anal sphincter injures (OASIS) have long-term implications on women's health. Administration of antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment following OASIS repair is controversial. We conducted a national survey to provide data about practice routines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment following OASIS repair in Israeli labor and delivery units.

Methods

A national survey was performed among obstetricians and gynecologists from 24 university-affiliated delivery centers within the jurisdiction of the Israeli Ministry of Health during 2020. Representatives from each center completed the "Google form" electronic survey. For each questionnaire item, the most common answer was chosen to represent the center's answer.

Results

The number of physicians

SUBMITTER: Barg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084148 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature