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Nomogram for predicting the risk of nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients: a large-scale retrospective study in China
Huang Lei 12
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6937-5451
Chen Houzhi 37
Wu Jielong 45
Huang Huiping 9737223@qq.com

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Ran Jing 6
1 grid.12955.3a 0000 0001 2264 7233 Department of Infection Control, School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361003 PR China
2 Xiamen Hospital Infection Management Quality Control Center, Xiamen, Fujian, 361003 PR China
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Objective

This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram for assessing the risk of nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients, providing a valuable reference for predicting and mitigating the risk of postpartum infections.

Methods

A retrospective observational study was performed on a cohort of 28,608 obstetric patients admitted for childbirth between 2017 and 2022. Data from the year 2022, comprising 4,153 inpatients, were utilized for model validation. Univariable and multivariable stepwise logistic regression analyses were employed to identify the factors influencing nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients. A nomogram was subsequently developed based on the final predictive model. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was utilized to calculate the area under the curve (AUC) to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the nomogram in both the training and validation datasets.

Results

The gestational weeks > = 37, prenatal anemia, prenatal hypoproteinemia, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), cesarean sction, operative delivery, adverse birth outcomes, length of hospitalization (days) > 5, CVC use and catheterization of ureter were included in the ultimate prediction model. The AUC of the nomogram was 0.828 (0.823, 0.833) in the training dataset and 0.855 (0.844, 0.865) in the validation dataset.

Conclusion

Through a large-scale retrospective study conducted in China, we developed and independently validated a nomogram to enable personalized postpartum infections risk estimates for obstetric inpatients. Its clinical application can facilitate early identification of high-risk groups, enabling timely infection prevention and control measures.

Keywords

Large-scale retrospective study
Obstetric inpatients
Postpartum infections
Risk prediction model
Nomogram
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pmcIntroduction

During pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, significant changes occur in the anatomical, physiological, and endocrine systems of pregnant women. Particularly during childbirth, the immune function of the body is greatly weakened, making postnatal mothers highly susceptible to infections by bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens [1–3]. The occurrence of nosocomial infections not only affects the recovery of postnatal mothers but also poses a threat to the health of newborns, and in severe cases, can even lead to the death of both the mother and the newborn [4, 5]. Currently, the incidence rate of nosocomial infections in obstetrics departments at medical institutions in other countries ranges from 1.0 to 14.4% [2, 6], whereas in China, it varies from 0.1 to 4.46% [7, 8], influenced by specific hospital characteristics. affected by hospital characteristics. Therefore, preventing nosocomial infections in obstetrics is particularly important.

Prior investigations have elucidated several factors independently linked with nosocomial infections in in obstetrics inpatients. These include maternal age, pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, anemia), type of delivery, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), preterm birth, type of surgical incision, prophylactic antibiotics, length of hospitalization [9–14]. Despite extensive research efforts, the identification of risk factors for nosocomial infections in obstetric patients has predominantly relied on studies with relatively small sample sizes, and there remains a notable absence of validation processes for these findings.The need for a reliable and user-friendly tool that can inform clinical decision-making is evident.

Nomograms are graphical models that offer individualized risk estimation, making them valuable tools in the medical decision-making process [15, 16]. Given the limitations of existing research and the necessity of developing more practical prediction tools, this study seeks to develop and validate a nomogram for assessing the risk of nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients. Through a large-scale retrospective study conducted in China, this research aims to offer a valuable reference for predicting and mitigating the risk of postpartum infections.

Methods

Study design and participants

A retrospective observation study was conducted involving obstetric patients admissions for childbirth. The recruitment spanned from January 2017 to December 2022, with obstetric inpatients enrolled at a Grade A tertiary general hospital in Xiamen, China. We used 24455 patients’ records from January 2017 to December 2021 as the training dataset and 4153 records from January 2022 to December 2022 as the testing dataset to develop training datasets and validation datasets, respectively. Inclusion criteria included: (1) pregnant women hospitalized for childbirth during the specified period; (2) childbirth completed during the hospital stay; (3) complete clinical data. Exclusion criteria included: (1) incomplete clinical data; (2) hospital stay duration less than 24 h; (3) patients with infection before admission.

Clinical information Collection

The primary outcome was in-hospital postpartum infection. The diagnosis of postpartum infections were based on the “Standard for healthcare associated infection surveillance WS/T 312—2023” issued by the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China in 2023 [17]. Patients were divided into infection and non-infection groups based on whether or not infection occurred after childbirth completed.

The incidence rate of nosocomial infection indicated the proportion of newly diagnosed nosocomial infections patients among hospitalized patients within a specified time period. The rate of nosocomial infection incidence cases indicated the proportion of newly diagnosed nosocomial infections cases among hospitalized patients within a specified time period.

Based on relevant literature and expert opinions, the following patients’ clinical data before infections were retrospectively collected from the electronic medical record system as observation indicators: (1) prenatal characteristics: age (years), gestational weeks, prenatal anemia, pregnancy with hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus, prenatal hypoproteinemia, oligohydramnios; (2) labour characteristics: premature rupture of membranes (PROM), delivery mode, operative delivery, adverse birth outcomes; (3) postnatal characteristics: length of hospitalization (days), ventilator use, central venous catheter (CVC) use, catheterization of ureter.

Sample size consideration

Regarding the sample size, the number of variables was selected in accordance with the rule of having at least 10 events per variable [18]. In the current study, the training dataset included 273 cases of nosocomial infection, and only 10 independent variables were incorporated into the final prediction model. Consequently, our sample size was deemed sufficient for exploring the risk factors and developing the prediction model.

Statistical analysis

R software version 4.4.1 was used for data organization and statistical analysis. Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation (length of hospitalization was expressed as median and interquartile range owing to its skewed distribution), and categorical variables were expressed as frequency (%). First, descriptive statistics were used to assess any difference in clinical characteristics of obstetric inpatients between training datasets and validation datasets using Chi-square tests. Second, univariable and multivariable stepwise logistic regression analyses were used to detect the influence factors of nosocomial infection in obstetric inpatients, Odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated accordingly. Multivariable regression analysis was performed by using the method of “backward” stepwise search mode. The stepAIC algorithm was applied for model optimization. The variables that remained in the stepwise model were included in the final predictive model. Third, a nomogram was developed using the final prediction model. And receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was utilized to calculate the area under the curve (AUC) to assess the predictive accuracy of the nomogram in both the training and validation datasets. All P values were two-tailed. A P-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results

Clinical characteristics of obstetric inpatients

Table 1 shows the chinical characteristics of obstetric inpatients for the training dataset and the validation dataset. Overall, the incidence rate of postpartum infection was 1.03% (296 out of 28608), with an average age of 31.12 ± 4.65 years, an average gestational age of 35.77 ± 6.62 weeks, and an average hospital stay of 3 (2, 4) days. Significant differences were observed between the training and validation datasets in terms of postpartum infection and various prenatal, labour, and postnatal characteristics, with the exceptions of age, ventilator use, and central venous catheter (CVC) use.

Figure 1 depicted the distribution of nosocomial infection sites in obstetric inpatients over the past years. Overall, the rate of postpartum infection cases was 1.60% (457 out of 28608), with reproductive system infections being the most common.

Table 1 Clinical characteristics of obstetric inpatients

Characteristics	Overall
(N = 28608)1	Training dataset
(N = 24455)1	Validation dataset
(N = 4153)1	P 2	
Postpartum infection	296 (1.03%)	273 (1.12%)	23 (0.55%)	< 0.001	
Prenatal characteristics					
Age (years) > = 35	6620 (23.14%)	5629 (23.02%)	991 (23.86%)	0.233	
Gestational weeks < 37	2889 (10.10%)	2627 (10.74%)	262 (6.31%)	< 0.001	
Prenatal anemia	2498 (8.73%)	2015 (8.24%)	483 (11.63%)	< 0.001	
Pregnancy with hypertension	1334 (4.66%)	1029 (4.21%)	305 (7.34%)	< 0.001	
Gestational diabetes mellitus	3870 (13.53%)	3014 (12.32%)	856 (20.61%)	< 0.001	
Prenatal hypoproteinemia	131 (0.46%)	99 (0.40%)	32 (0.77%)	0.001	
Oligohydramnios	902 (3.15%)	684 (2.80%)	218 (5.25%)	< 0.001	
Labour characteristics					
PROM	3402 (11.89%)	2765 (11.31%)	637 (15.34%)	< 0.001	
Cesarean Sction	9225 (32.25%)	7973 (32.60%)	1252 (30.15%)	0.002	
Operative delivery	19,657 (68.71%)	16,063 (65.68%)	3594 (86.54%)	< 0.001	
Adverse birth outcomes	1979 (6.92%)	1461 (5.97%)	518 (12.47%)	< 0.001	
Postnatal characteristics				0.002	
Length of hospitalization (days) > 5	2954 (10.33%)	2464 (10.08%)	490 (11.80%)	< 0.001	
Ventilator use	39 (0.14%)	35 (0.14%)	4 (0.10%)	0.450	
CVC use	72 (0.25%)	61 (0.25%)	11 (0.26%)	0.854	
Catheterization of ureter	8721 (30.48%)	7852 (32.11%)	869 (20.92%)	< 0.001	
1 n (%); 2 Pearson’s Chi-squared test; PROM: Premature rupture of membranes; CVC: Central venous catheter

Fig. 1 Distribution of nosocomial infection sites in obstetric inpatients over the past years

Factors affecting postpartum infections

Based on training dataset, the results of the univariate and multivariable logistic stepwise regression analyses of factors affecting postpartum infections are listed in Table 2. The univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences between the infection group and the non-infection group regarding the gestational weeks, prenatal anemia, pregnancy with hypertension, prenatal hypoproteinemia, oligohydramnios, delivery mode, operative delivery, adverse birth outcomes, length of hospitalization (days), ventilator use, central venous catheter (CVC) use, and catheterization of ureter (P < 0.05). The findings from the multivariate stepwise logistic regression analysis revealed that gestational weeks > = 37, prenatal anemia, prenatal hypoproteinemia, PROM, cesarean sction, operative delivery, adverse birth outcomes, length of hospitalization (days) > 5, CVC use and catheterization of ureter were retained in the final model and may serve as predictive factors for postpartum infections.

Table 2 Univariable and multivariable stepwise logistic regression analyses for postpartum infection

Characteristic	Univariate Analysis	Multivariate Analysis2	
OR1	95% CI1	P	OR1	95% CI1	P	
Age (years) > = 35	1.178	0.892, 1.538	0.238				
Gestational weeks < 37	1.927	1.403, 2.596	< 0.001	1.499	1.076, 2.050	0.014	
Prenatal anemia	3.064	2.265, 4.079	< 0.001	1.686	1.217, 2.298	0.001	
Pregnancy with hypertension	1.816	1.111, 2.799	0.011				
Gestational diabetes mellitus	1.261	0.890, 1.740	0.174				
Prenatal hypoproteinemia	16.679	9.149, 28.431	< 0.001	4.042	2.052, 7.477	< 0.001	
Oligohydramnios	2.043	1.156, 3.337	0.008				
PROM	1.080	0.735, 1.533	0.682	1.372	0.923, 1.978	0.103	
Cesarean Sction	5.369	4.139, 7.037	< 0.001	2.116	1.418, 3.200	< 0.001	
Operative delivery	5.490	3.689, 8.574	< 0.001	1.789	1.110, 2.973	0.020	
Adverse birth outcomes	2.347	1.613, 3.312	< 0.001	3.123	2.054, 4.641	< 0.001	
Length of hospitalization (days) > 5	5.782	4.503, 7.391	< 0.001	3.297	2.534, 4.269	< 0.001	
Ventilator use	18.716	6.968, 42.440	< 0.001				
CVC use	17.991	8.528, 34.311	< 0.001	3.725	1.586, 8.004	0.001	
Catheterization of ureter	6.649	5.071, 8.832	< 0.001	2.625	1.769, 3.937	< 0.001	
1 OR = odd ratio; CI = confidence interval; 2 Multivariable regression analysis was performed by using the method of “backward” stepwise search mode.; PROM: Premature rupture of membranes; CVC: Central venous catheter

Nomogram and independent validation

Based on the results of the multivariable logistic stepwise regression analysis, a nomogram was constructed for a graphical representation of the predictive model. See Fig. 2 for details. The nomogram to estimate risk probabilities of nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients was built using the training dataset (24455 inpatients) and validated on the independent validation dataset (4153 inpatients). The AUC of the nomogram in the training dataset was 0.828 (0.823, 0.833), and in the validation dataset, it was 0.855 (0.844, 0.865). See Fig. 3 for details, indicating that the nomogram has a good predictive capability.

Fig. 2 Nomogram for postpartum infections Risk. Nomogram depicting the estimation of postpartum infections risk in obstetric inpatients. Based on the 10 variables in the nomogram, the individual clinical characteristics of the obstetric inpatient are inputted and the total score of the patient is calculated. Each total score corresponds to a probability of postpartum infections risk

Fig. 3 The ROC curve of the nomogram. A, in the training dataset; B, in the validation dataset

Discussion

The goal of this study was to develop and validate an individual postpartum infections risk nomogram for obstetric inpatients. The gestational weeks > = 37, prenatal anemia, prenatal hypoproteinemia, PROM, cesarean sction, operative delivery, adverse birth outcomes, length of hospitalization (days) > 5, CVC use and catheterization of ureter were included in the prediction model. The multivariable logistic regression model had the best fit on the training dataset (24455 inpatients) and the validation dataset (4153 inpatients).

We observed substantial variations in nosocomial infection rates and clinical characteristics among obstetric inpatients across different years. These discrepancies may be attributable to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of associated prevention and control measures [19, 20]. Obstetric inpatients are at an increased risk of adverse birth outcomes during the COVID-19 outbreak [21]. Nevertheless, this imbalance would indeed enhance the model’s extrapolative efficacy, thereby rendering it a more robust tool for evaluation.

The incidence of nosocomial infections in obstetrics departments in China ranges between 0.1% and 4.46% [7, 8]. Based on large sample data from China, current research further confirms that the hospital infection rate among obstetric inpatients is at a relatively high level. Specifically, the incidence rate of postpartum infections was found to be 1.03%, while the prevalence of cases of postpartum infection was recorded at 1.60%. Such infections can pose a serious threat to the life safety of pregnant women and adversely affect the health level of newborns [22]. The infections primarily occurred in the reproductive tract, which is related to the changes in the reproductive system of pregnant women during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period [23]. Invasive procedures during childbirth, such as vaginal examination, artificial rupture of membranes, manual placental removal, episiotomy, and cesarean section, directly affect the female reproductive system, thus increasing the risk of infection. Additionally, childbirth consumes a large amount of physical energy, which lowers the body’s resistance and creates optimal conditions for infections of the reproductive system [24]. Reducing the rate of nosocomial infections in obstetrics is an important issue we currently face.

Former studies have reported on the risk factors for hospital infections among obstetric patients [9–14]. The logistic analysis of this study indicates that: (1) Invasive operations, such as cesarean section, CVC use and catheterization of ureter, significantly increase the risk of postpartum infections. Postpartum maternal infection is most frequently caused by cesarean delivery [25]. This could be due in part to the reduction in immune function following a period of fasting after cesarean delivery; additionally, the trauma from cesarean section is greater, and the associated postoperative pain may lead to reduced or no movement in pregnant women, making it difficult for lochia to be expelled and thus increasing the chance of reproductive system infections [26]. Therefore, medical staff should strictly adhere to the indications for cesarean section, provide proper prenatal healthcare education, encourage natural childbirth, and reduce the rate of emergency cesarean sections. In cases where cesarean section is necessary, it should be performed according to sterile surgical techniques to minimize hospital infections. Postoperative cesarean patients often require urinary catheters, and these invasive procedures can easily damage the urethral mucosa. It is estimated that over 60% of urinary tract infections are due to improper catheter use, and the longer the catheter is left in place, the higher the risk of infection [27, 28]. (2) The presence of underlying diseases before childbirth, such as prenatal anemia and hypoalbuminemia, can lead to a decrease in the immune and resistance capacities of pregnant women, making them more susceptible to hospital infections. This study found that prenatal anemia increased the risk of infection by 1.686 times (95% CI: 1.217–2.298) compared to non-anemic women. This may be related to the fact that postpartum bleeding exacerbates anemia and reduces resistance in mothers. On the other hand, following postpartum hemorrhage, bacteria can enter the body through the bloodstream, leading to severe complications such as uterine infection or sepsis [29]. The occurrence of prenatal hypoalbuminemia is 4.042 times more likely than those without hypoalbuminemia (95% CI: 2.052–7.477), suggesting that low serum albumin during pregnancy, due to inadequate protein intake or poor absorption, can lead to decreased immunity. Therefore, during prenatal examinations, medical personnel should assist pregnant women in actively improving their nutritional status during pregnancy to enhance their immunity. (3) The conditions of delivery influence the occurrence of hospital infections. This study found that gestational age < 37 weeks, hospital stay > 5 days, and adverse birth outcomes increase the chance of hospital infections (OR > 1, P < 0.05). Other studies have similarly indicated that the probability of intrauterine infection and neonatal death increased with the increase of less than 37 weeks of pregnancy, that is, premature delivery; furthermore, the risk of cross-infection increases with the length of hospital stay [30–32].

There are notable disparities in the incidence of nosocomial infections among obstetric inpatients across various hospitals, which may be closely associated with the quality of medical care and the availability of medical resources. Consequently, the nomogram developed in our study serves as a valuable tool for obstetricians to early identify high-risk obstetric inpatients susceptible to postpartum infections, thereby enhancing clinical decision-making and alleviating the burden of disease. Based on the nomogram prediction of postpartum infection risk, clinicians can more effectively elucidate the underlying factors and potential outcomes associated with a high risk of infection to patients. Furthermore, individualized postoperative preventive strategies can be formulated, including the enhanced administration of antibiotics, meticulous postoperative care, and intensify postoperative monitoring to ensure the timely detection and management of infections.

To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first to provide a nomogram to enable personalized postpartum infections risk estimates for obstetric inpatients based on a large-scale retrospective study conducted in China. Nevertheless, some limitations in the current study should be acknowledged. Firstly, the subjects included in this study were all sourced from a single hospital, thereby constraining the generalizability of the research findings. Future studies should incorporate data from multiple external hospitals to enhance the validity of the results presented in this column chart. Secondly, this study aims to investigate the factors associated with postpartum infection across the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases. Future research should consider focusing exclusively on preoperative indicators to predict the likelihood of postpartum infection, with the objective of developing earlier preventive measures.

Conclusions

Through a large-scale retrospective study conducted in China, we developed and independently validated a nomogram to enable personalized postpartum infections risk estimates for obstetric inpatients. This tool provides an individualized estimate of postpartum infections risk, rather than a group estimate based on specific patient-level characteristics, and should be useful to obstetricians for predicting postpartum infection risk of obstetric inpatients in real time, and help to develop individualized postoperative preventive strategies.

Acknowledgements

Not applicable.

Author contributions

L.H., H.C., and Z.R. contributed to the conception and design of the study. L.H. and J.W. were responsible for data collection and management. J.W. conducted the data analysis and statistical modeling. H.H. and J.R. provided critical revisions and guidance on the methodology. L.H. and H.C. drafted the initial manuscript. J.W. was responsible for the comprehensive revision of the manuscript. All authors contributed to the interpretation of the results, reviewed, and approved the final manuscript.

Funding

The work was supported by Foundation of Xiamen Medical Healthcare Guidance Program (grant number: 3502Z20224ZD1010) to Huiping Huang.

Data availability

The data supporting the study results may be accessed via the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Declarations

Ethics approval and consent to participate

The authors state that the study has passed the ethical review of IRB, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. Study participants were informed of the purpose and procedures of the study and their informed consent was obtained.

Consent for publication

Not applicable.

Competing interests

The authors declare no competing interests.

Abbreviations

ROC Receiver operating characteristic

AUC Area under the curve

PROM Premature rupture of membranes

CVC Central venous catheter

ORs Odds ratios

CIs Confidence intervals

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Lei Huang, Jielong Wu and Houzhi Chen contributed equally to this work.
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