Post-operative pain and associated factors after cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most frequent obstetric surgery both in Ethiopia and around the world is the cesarean section (CS). Postoperative pain that is not well managed can have a major negative impact on surgical patient morbidity, delaying healing and the return to normal daily activities. Even though the cesarean section is one of the most commonly performed operations, postoperative pain after cesarean section and associated factors has not been studied.

Objective

To assess the magnitude and factors associated with postoperative pain after cesarean section at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Methods

From February 1 to September 30 in 2021, a hospital-based cross-sectional study was undertaken among women who underwent cesarean delive

SUBMITTER: Hussen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486444 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature