Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in social housing areas in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 is thought to be more prevalent among ethnic minorities and individuals with low socioeconomic status. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies during the COVID-19 pandemic among citizens 15 years or older in Denmark living in social housing (SH) areas.

Methods

We conducted a study between January 8th and January 31st, 2021 with recruitment in 13 selected SH areas. Participants were offered a point-of-care rapid SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG antibody test and a questionnaire concerning risk factors associated with COVID-19. As a proxy for the general Danish population we accessed data on seroprevalence from Danish blood donors (total Ig ELISA assay) in same time period.

Results

Of the 13,279 included participants, 2296 (17.3%) were

SUBMITTER: Fogh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8830972 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature