Early identification of women at an increased risk of wound infection would enable health professionals to develop and implement strategies, and put steps in place to minimize the occurrence of infection.
The authors identified prolonged rupture of membranes, instrumental delivery and episiotomy as risk factors (Lydon- Rochelle et al, 2000; Kabiru et al, 2001). Prolonged rupture of membranes is not a widely accepted risk factor for perineal