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Survey of surgical site infections at Peltier general hospital (Djibouti): risk factors and prevention practices

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) have been identified as a major problem at Peltier General Hospital, a medical facility in Djibouti known for its management of complex surgical cases. This study was conducted to assess the incidence of SSIs in different surgical departments, identify associated risk factors, and review infection prevention practices. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 patients and 55 nurses between September and December 2023. The incidence of SSIs was o
DOI: 10.51847/fvjoz9vj8l
Authors: Talal Mohamed Abdoul-Latif, Mustapha Elhanine, Alaeddine Lakhrissi, Fatouma Mohamed Abdoul-Latif, Zineb Benhadi, Tarik Ainane, Nadira Abdallah, Ayoub Ainane, Naoufal Himmouche, Abderraouf Hilali, Jawad Bouzid
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4412928532
FWCI: 0.873
Cites: 55
Cited by: 1
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