Self-Care Practices for Puerperal Sepsis Prevention and Associated Factors Among Postnatal Women in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)
Published online on April 30, 2026
Abstract
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), Volume 25, January-December 2026.
BackgroundPuerperal sepsis remains a preventable contributor to maternal illness. Pregnancy-related sepsis is responsible for ∼10% to 15% of maternal deaths. Despite this burden, no comprehensive review has examined self-care practices related to its ...
BackgroundPuerperal sepsis remains a preventable contributor to maternal illness. Pregnancy-related sepsis is responsible for ∼10% to 15% of maternal deaths. Despite this burden, no comprehensive review has examined self-care practices related to its ...