Incidence and Predictors of COVID-19 Infection in Prison Healthcare Workers

The aim of the study is to assess the predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among correctional healthcare workers (HCWs). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review to describe the demographic and workplace characteristics of New Jersey correctional HCWs between March 15, 2020, and August 31, 2...

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Autores principales: Caruth, Julie, Black, Kathleen, Legard, Alicia, De Resende, Adriana, Getz, Kylie, Borowski, Michelle, Debilio, Lisa, Brewer, Arthur, Kipen, Howard, Udasin, Iris G., Graber, Judith M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10329989/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36882811
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002836
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Sumario:The aim of the study is to assess the predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among correctional healthcare workers (HCWs). METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review to describe the demographic and workplace characteristics of New Jersey correctional HCWs between March 15, 2020, and August 31, 2020, using univariate and multivariable analysis. RESULTS: Among 822 HCWs, patient-facing staff had the highest incidence of infection (7.2%). Associated risk factors include being Black and working in a maximum-security prison. There were few statistically significant findings due to small total numbers (n = 47) that tested positive. CONCLUSIONS: Correctional HCWs’ challenging work environment creates unique risk factors for infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Administrative measures taken by the department of corrections may have a significant role in curbing the spread of infection. The findings can help focus preventive measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in this unique population.

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