aim of the work is to evaluate adherence to preoperative , intraoperative, and postoperative infection preventive measures during cesarean section and to assess it s impact on the incidence of surgical site infection and maternal well-being during 30 days postoperative peroid.

Cesarean Section is one of the most commonly performed obstetric surgical procedures worldwide. Despite its importance in reducing maternal and fetal complications, it is associated with several postoperative complications, the most important of which is Surgical Site Infection. Surgical site infection after cesarean section can lead to increased maternal morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and higher healthcare costs. Therefore, evaluating the incidence of surgical site infection and assessing adherence to preventive measures are essential for improving the quality of obstetric care. This study aims to determine the incidence of surgical site infection after cesarean section and to assess compliance with infection prevention strategies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All women who underwent cesarean section during the study period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are lost to follow-up before completion of the 30-day postoperative assessment.

Patients with immunocompromised conditions, such as:

Chronic corticosteroid therapy. Immunosuppressive treatment. Known HIV infection with severe immunosuppression .

The study population will include all women undergoing Cesarean Section at El-Mabarra Health Insurance Hospital during the study period. Eligible participants will be followed for 30 days after delivery to detect the occurrence of Surgical Site Infection. Women who meet the inclusion criteria and agree to participate in the study will be enrolled consecutively until the required sample size is reached.