Pregnancy and Childbirth wound infection
Conditions
Interventions
Day 3 discharge
Sponsors
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Within 20km of Mulago - Postnatal mothers who will consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Anybody with the condition which is likely to prolong her stay in Hospital beyond 3 days such as uncontrolled Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Anemia Hb< 10g/dl, Anterpartum hemorrhages, premature rupture of membranes, obstructed labor -Suspected bladder injury, PPH. - Evidence of infection at the time of discharge (heart rate ¿110 beats/min, temperature ¿37.5oC) -No telephone contact number for follow-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wound Infection | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary postpartum Haemorrhage, wound dehiscence, Acceptability with the Hospiutal discharge | — |
Countries
Uganda
Contacts
Public ContactImelda Namagembe
Consultant
Outcome results
None listed