Occupational risk factors for severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among healthcare personnel: A 6-month prospective analysis of the COVID-19 Prevention in Emory Healthcare Personnel (COPE) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the incidence of severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among healthcare personnel (HCP) and to assess occupational risks for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Design

Prospective cohort of healthcare personnel (HCP) followed for 6 months from May through December 2020.

Setting

Large academic healthcare system including 4 hospitals and affiliated clinics in Atlanta, Georgia.

Participants

HCP, including those with and without direct patient-care activities, working during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

Incident SARS-CoV-2 infections were determined through serologic testing for SARS-CoV-2 IgG at enrollment, at 3 months, and at 6 months. HCP completed monthly surveys regarding occupational

SUBMITTER: Howard-Anderson JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8886081 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature