Discharge instructions given to women following delivery by cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.
Juliet MusabeyezuJenna SantosAnne NiyigenaAnge UwimanaBethany Hedt GauthierAdeline Adwoa BoatinPublished in: PLOS global public health (2022)
Few studies in SSA directly examine discharge protocols and instructions for women following c-section. Those available demonstrate wide variation in recommendations. Research is needed to develop structured evidence-based instructions with clear timelines for women. These instructions should account for financial burden, access to resources, and education of patients and communities.