Table 5.

Multivariate Model of risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) in patients who underwent caesarean sections

Independent risk factors	HR (95% CI)	P - value
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy	2.9 (1.4-6.4)	0.006
Contaminated wound	2.5 (1.2-5.1)	0.016
Multiple vaginal examinations	2.6 (1.3-5.3)	0.008
Operation done by Intern doctor	4.2 (1.8-9.5)	0.001
Severe anaemia (Hb <7 g/dl)	3.8 (1.2-12.4)	0.028
Duration of procedure >60 minutes	2.3 (1.1-4.8)	0.030

HR = hazard ratio, CI = confidence.