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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• 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

Titel

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

Ist Teil von

• Journal of occupational and environmental medicine, 2023-07, Vol.65 (7), p.573-579

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The aim of the study is to assess the predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among correctional healthcare workers (HCWs). 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. 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. 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.