Cesarean delivery surgical techniques in Africa: A survey study from Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the surgical techniques of Caesarean delivery (CD) practiced by Ethiopian Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Methods

A descriptive survey study was conducted in Ethiopia from March 1, 2021 to April 30, 2021. Members of the Ethiopian Society of Obstetrician and Gynecologists were randomly selected and their Cesarean delivery surgical techniques were explored. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 22. Simple descriptive analysis were employed and frequencies and percentage were calculated to present the data.

Results

A total of 258 obstetricians and Gynecologists practicing in Ethiopia were approached with a response rate of 97.3% (251/258). Double layer closure of uterine incision (98.4%) and subcuticular closure of skin wound (96.4%) are pra

SUBMITTER: Gudu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10561831 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature