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ArticleInternational journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases2022

Ethnicity and risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection among the healthcare workforce: Results of a retrospective cohort study in rural United Kingdom.

Maxime Inghels, Ros Kane, Priya Lall, David Nelson, Agnes Nanyonjo, Zahid Asghar, Derek Ward, Tracy McCranor, Tony Kavanagh, Todd Hogue and 2 more

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Article in International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Maxime InghelsLincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK; Centre Population et Développement (UMR 196 Paris Descartes - IRD), SageSud (ERL INSERM 1244), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Paris, France. Electronic address: maxime.inghels@gmail.com.
Ros KaneSchool of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, UK.
Priya LallLincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK; London Interdisciplinary School, London, UK.
David NelsonLincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Agnes NanyonjoLincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.
Zahid AsgharSchool of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, UK.
Derek WardLincolnshire County Council, UK.
Tracy McCranorLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire, UK.
Tony KavanaghLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire, UK.
Todd HogueSchool of Psychology, University of Lincoln, UK.
Jaspreet PhullLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Lincolnshire, UK.
Frank TanserLincoln International Institute for Rural Health, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK; School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban South Africa.
University of Lincoln · GBLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust · GBInserm · FRLincolnshire County Council · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe reason why Black and South Asian healthcare workers are at a higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection remain unclear. We aimed to quantify the risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare staff who belong to the ethnic minority and elucidate pathways of infection.

methodsA one-year follow-up retrospective cohort study has been conducted among National Health Service employees who were working at 123 facilities in Lincolnshire, UK.

resultsOverall, 13,366 professionals were included. SARS-CoV-2 incidence per person-year was 5.2% (95% CI: 3.6-7.6%) during the first COVID-19 wave (January-August 2020) and 17.2% (13.5-22.0%) during the second wave (September 2020-February 2021). Compared with White staff, Black and South Asian employees were at higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection during both the first wave (hazard ratio, HR 1.58 [0.91-2.75] and 1.69 [1.07-2.66], respectively) and the second wave (HR 2.09 [1.57-2.76] and 1.46 [1.24-1.71]). Higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection persisted even after controlling for age, sex, pay grade, residence environment, type of work, and time exposure at work. Higher adjusted risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection were also found among lower-paid health professionals.

conclusionBlack and South Asian health workers continue to be at higher risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection than their White counterparts. Urgent interventions are required to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in these ethnic groups.

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COVID-19Delivery of Health CareEthnicityHealth PersonnelHumansMinority GroupsRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2State MedicineUnited KingdomWorkforceCOVID-19EthnicityHealth professionRisk factorsSARS-CoV-2United Kingdom

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PMID35569751
PMCPMC9098657
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