Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Toronto, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

People experiencing homelessness are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Incident infection rates have yet to be established in these communities and are needed to inform infection prevention guidance and related interventions.

Objective

To quantify the SARS-CoV-2 incident infection rate among people experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Canada, in 2021 and 2022 and to assess factors associated with incident infection.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective cohort study was conducted among individuals aged 16 years and older who were randomly selected between June and September 2021 from 61 homeless shelters, temporary distancing hotels, and encampments in Toronto, Canada.

Exposures

Self-reported housing characteristics, such as number

SUBMITTER: Richard L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10011938 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature