Socioeconomic inequalities in the incidence of COVID-19 in Barcelona students.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess socioeconomic inequalities in schools regarding the COVID-19 incidence during different epidemic waves among Barcelona students, differentiating by sex and educational stage.

Study design

Cross-sectional ecological study.

Methods

We included in the study all students from childhood to secondary education in Barcelona city. The unit of analysis was the schools. The study covered the epidemic waves coinciding with the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school courses. The cumulative incidence (CI) per school and wave was calculated. Bivariate and multivariate analyses using Poisson regression were conducted to estimate relative risks. The population attributable risk, by sex and educational stage, was calculated as a measure of impact.

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SUBMITTER: Olivella-Cirici M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259917 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature