Cumulative incidence of SARS-CoV-2 and associated risk factors among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

David F Stead Oladele Vincent AdeniyiMandisa Singata-MadlikiShareef AbrahamsJoanne BattingEloise JellimanAndrew Parrish

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

The high SARS-CoV-2 cumulative incidence in the cohort was surprising this early in the epidemic and probably related to exposure both in and outside the hospitals. To mitigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 among HCWs, infection prevention and control strategies should target community transmission in addition to screening for HIV and metabolic conditions.

Keyphrases

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south africa
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk factors
healthcare
antiretroviral therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
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hepatitis c virus
mental health
physical activity
hiv testing