SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among healthcare professionals in a rural state.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We evaluated SARS-CoV-2 anti-nucleocapsid (anti-N) seroconversion and seroreversion rates, risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion, and COVID-19 risk perceptions among academic healthcare center employees in a rural state.

Methods

Among employees aged ≥18 years who completed a screening survey (n = 1,377), we invited all respondents reporting previous COVID-19 (n = 85; 82 accepted) and a random selection of respondents not reporting previous COVID-19 (n = 370; 220 accepted) to participate. Participants completed surveys and provided blood samples at 3-month intervals (T0, T3, T6, T9). We used logistic regression to identify risk factors for seropositivity at T0.

Results

The cohort was primarily direct patient caregivers (205/302; 67.9%), whit

SUBMITTER: Wright B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11505257 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature