African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2002)

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Surgical Complication Rates following Task-Shifting of Caesarean Sections to Non-Physician Clinicians in Rural Ethiopia: A Short Report, 2002

Tewodros Getachew, Bahir Dar University Selamawit Tesfaye, Department of Clinical Research, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) Meklit Abebe, Bahir Dar University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18528113
Published: November 27, 2002

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Determining the Incidence of Surgical Complications following Task-Shifting of Cesarean Sections to Non-Physician Clinicians in Rural Ethiopia in Ethiopia. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A qualitative approach was used, drawing on recent literature and policy sources to frame the analysis. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Determining the Incidence of Surgical Complications following Task-Shifting of Cesarean Sections to Non-Physician Clinicians in Rural Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa, Medicine, short report This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Tewodros Getachew, Selamawit Tesfaye, Meklit Abebe (2002). Surgical Complication Rates following Task-Shifting of Caesarean Sections to Non-Physician Clinicians in Rural Ethiopia: A Short Report, 2002. African Journal of Public Health and Health Systems, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2002), 38-51. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18528113

Keywords

Caesarean sectiontask-shiftingsurgical complicationsnon-physician cliniciansSub-Saharan Africa

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