Behavioral factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relative burden of COVID-19 has been less severe in Japan. One reason for this may be the uniquely strict restrictions imposed upon bars/restaurants. To assess if this approach was appropriately targeting high-risk individuals, we examined behavioral factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the community.

Methods

This multicenter case-control study involved individuals receiving SARS-CoV-2 testing in June-August 2021. Behavioral exposures in the past 2 weeks were collected via questionnaire. SARS-CoV-2 PCR-positive individuals were cases, while PCR-negative individuals were controls.

Results

The analysis included 778 individuals (266 [34.2%] positives; median age [interquartile range] 33 [27-43] years). Attending three or more social gatherings w

SUBMITTER: Arashiro T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111610 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature