Burden and determinants of puerperal sepsis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and is responsible for nearly one-fifth of maternal deaths worldwide. In Ethiopia, it remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality; however, a comprehensive understanding of its determinants is still lacking. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to estimate the pooled prevalence of puerperal sepsis and to identify its determinant factors in Ethiopia, thereby providing comprehensive and up-to-date evidence to inform maternal health interventions.

Methods

The review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodological guidance for systematic reviews and meta-analyses and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and M

SUBMITTER: Abebe Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature