The Effect of Talent Management Practices on Organizational Success: Experience from Amhara Bank S.C. - Welkite Branch

Abstract

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant post-cesarean complication affecting 3% to 15% of cases globally, resulting in substantial physical and financial burdens. Despite advancements, SSI rates remain high in low- and middle-income countries, with studies showing a pooled incidence of 12.32% in Ethiopia. This study aims to assess the incidence of and factors contributing with SSI among cesarean deliveries at Wolkite University Comprehensive Specialized Teaching Hospital (WKUCSTH). Objective: To assess the incidence of surgical site infections and contributing factors in cesarean deliveries at WKUCSTH, wolkite, central Ethiopia, 2025 G.C. Method: A facility based single armed prospective study design was carried out on patients who have undergone cesarean section delivery in WUCSTH from October 1 to December 13/2025.and each Patient was followed for 30 days. Data was collected using a standardized checklist. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used for data analysis. Binary and multi-logistic regression model with a significance threshold of P-value < 0.25 and< 0.05 respectively has been used to identify the factors contributing with the outcome variable. Results: The incidence of surgical site infection was 16.7% ((95%CI: 13.2, 19.7)). A prolonged labor exceeding 24 hours (ARR = 2.7; 95% CI: 2.43,8.91), obstructed labor (ARR = 19.2; 95% CI: 2.01,10.23), having five or more per vaginal examinations prior to cesarean delivery (AR = 5.2; 95% CI: 1.39, 9.12), and prolonged premature rupture of membranes before cesarean delivery (ARR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.62,7.32) and number of less than 3 dose postoperative antibiotics (ARR=6.20; 95%CL:2,40,13.33) were statistically significantly contributing withsurgical site infection. Conclusion: The incidence of surgical site infection was high. Prolonged labor, obstructed labor, frequent per vaginal examinations, number of postoperative antibiotics doses and prolonged premature rupture of membranes were predictors of SSI. Strengthening intrapartum care and minimizing modifiable risk factors may reduce postoperative infections.