Multivariable logistic regression model identified five factors independently associated with SSI following CS: women beyond reproductive age (aOR= 2; 95% CI 1.2 - 3.3), obesity (aOR= 1.9 for every five-unit BMI increment; 95% CI 1.3 - 2.9), Patient risk index ≥ 2 (aOR=2.1; 95% CI 1.1 - 3.9), intrapartum fever (aOR= 4; 95% CI 1.2 - 13), CS indicated for placenta previa or abruptio placenta (aOR= 3.6; 95% CI 1.4 - 9.3).