ArticleInternational journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases2021
The role of supporting services in driving SARS-CoV-2 transmission within healthcare settings: A multicenter seroprevalence study.
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- Prognosis of COVID-19 in the middle eastern population, knowns and unknowns.Frontiers in microbiology · 2022Review
- Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the general population of Oman: results from four successive nationwide sero-epidemiological surveys.International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2021Article
- Risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among healthcare workers working in a Large Tertiary Care Hospital.International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2021Article
- Challenges and Opportunities for Public Health Service in Oman From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Learning Lessons for a Better Future.Frontiers in public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in healthcare workers (HCWs) based on risk of exposure to COVID-19 patients.
methodThis was a SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence cross-sectional study in risk-stratified HCWs randomly selected from three main district hospitals in Oman.
results1078 HCWs were included, with an overall SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence of 21%. The seropositivity rates in low-, variable-, and high-risk groups were 29%, 18%, and 17%, respectively (p-value < 0.001). The study found higher positivity in males (crude odds ratio [COR] 1.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.28-2.3), and workers residing in high-prevalence areas (COR 2.09, 95% CI 1.42-3.07). Compared with doctors, workers from supporting services, administration staff, and nurses were more likely to test positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (COR 9.81, 95% CI 5.26-18.27; 2.37, 95% CI 1.23-4.58; 2.08 95% CI 1.14-3.81). The overall rate of previously undetected infection was 12%, with higher values in low-risk HCWs. High district prevalence was a driving factor for seropositivity in the low-risk group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 2.36, 95% CI 1.0-5.59).
conclusionLow-risk supporting services workers can drive SARS-CoV-2 transmission in hospitals. More attention and innovation within this area will enhance the safety of health care during epidemics/pandemics.
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