The current study was the first paper that described the incidence of the surgical site infection in cesarean sections<br>in a healthcare facility in Qatar. Authors wish to highlight that during the first year of the study period, the SSI rate achieved the highest figure, probably related to gaps in the infection control program in a new facility (opened in 2012), and especially related to the compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis and the preoperative shower with chlorhexidine (CHG). The CHG preop shower was not implemented in 2013 and was recommended twice in electives cases (9 before and previous the procedure), and for emergency cases 1 shower before the procedure. Then, a substantial improvement was observed as a consequence of the applicationof the infection control program since it introduced into the armamentarium of any relative departments and units as well as staff. During January to June 2016, an increase in the infection rate was observed, which was mainly related to the high-risk patients and the oneswhowere noncompliance with antibiotic prophylaxis. Although the infection rate was lower during 2016 compared with that of 2013, this finding highlighted the needs to more strict control of patients’ risk factors whenever possible.
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