SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in healthcare workers in a tertiary healthcare network in Victoria, Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCW) are exposed to an increased risk of COVID-19 through direct contact with patients and patient environments. We calculated the; seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in HCW at Eastern Health, a tertiary healthcare network in Victoria, and assessed associations with demographics, work location and role.

Methods

A cross-sectional cohort study of HCW at Eastern Health was conducted. Serum was analysed for the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, and all participants completed; an online survey collecting information on demographics, place of work, role, and exposures; to COVID-19. Seroprevalence was calculated as the proportion participants with SARS-CoV-2; antibodies out of all tested individuals.

Results

The crude seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2

SUBMITTER: Lau JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8043617 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature