Risk factors associated with Surgical Site Infection in a Haitian teaching hospital: a case-control study

Abstract

Background.- This study’s objective is to analyzethe different risk factors associated with the occurrence of surgical site infections(SSI)in patients operated for acute abdomen atHôpital de l’Universitéd’Etatd’Haiti from January 2018 to December 2020. Methods.- This is a unmatched case-control study. Were included: patients who had undergone surgery for acute abdomen and had developed a SSI. By measuring the association between each risk factor and the occurrence ofSSI, their implication in the occurrence ofSSIhas been determined. Results.- Of the thirteen risk factors identified, in the 87 files selected, a high incidence (25.29%) ofSSIswas associated with the following risk factors: anemia, duration of interventions, NNIS index and reintervention. Conclusion. - Anemia, duration of interventions, NNIS index and reintervention were the main risk factors strongly associated with the occurrenceofSSI.