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ArticlePloS one2022

Prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19 among Moroccan physicians: A cross-sectional study.

Marwa El Baldi, Amina Laghrissi, Zakia Marso, Fatima Zahra Chellat, Mohamed Berraho, Nabil Tachfouti, Samira El Fakir, Soufiane Mellas, Amar Mohamed Fahd, Jamal Kohen and 4 more

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Marwa El BaldiFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.ORCID 0000-0003-2360-0706
Amina LaghrissiFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.
Zakia MarsoRegional Direction of Health, Fez Meknes Region, Morocco.
Fatima Zahra ChellatRegional Direction of Health, Fez Meknes Region, Morocco.
Mohamed BerrahoFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.
Nabil TachfoutiFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.
Samira El FakirFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.
Soufiane MellasRegional Council for the Order of Physicians, Fez-Meknes Region, Morocco.
Amar Mohamed FahdRegional Council for the Order of Physicians, Fez-Meknes Region, Morocco.
Jamal KohenRegional Council for the Order of Physicians, Fez-Meknes Region, Morocco.
Fouad BoulaguigeRegional Council for the Order of Physicians, Fez-Meknes Region, Morocco.
Jamal NaamaneRegional Council for the Order of Physicians, Fez-Meknes Region, Morocco.
Khalid LahmadiHematology Department, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Meknes, Morocco.
Karima El RhaziFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Clinical Research, and Community Health, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Fez, Morocco.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged and spread rapidly worldwide and established a global public health crisis in early 2020. The first Moroccan case was reported on March 2, 2020. Since then, healthcare workers (HCWs) played a major role in saving human lives threatened by COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 infection among Moroccan physicians and to report associated risk factors prior vaccination campaign.

methodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, 545 physicians' data was collected using a self-reported online questionnaire. The data collection was done between December 1, 2020, and February 1, 2021.

resultsThe prevalence of COVID-19 among physicians was 27.3%. The mean age of the confirmed COVID-19 group was 38.4±12.9 years old. There was no association between COVID-19 infection and preventive measures compliance by physicians and healthcare authorities in the workplace. However, multivariate analysis strengthened the following factors such as increased risk of COVID-19 infection within men ☯aOR:1.896; 95% IC 1.272-2.828; p = 0.002]; the presence of at least one comorbidity ☯aOR:2.268; 95%IC 1.414-3.637; p = 0.001]; and working at a university or military hospitals ☯aOR:2.578; 95%IC 1.667-3.989; p = 0.001].

conclusionThis study allows comparing COVID-19 prevalence among healthcare workers before and after vaccination programs. This should support better preparation strategy for any future pandemics with appropriate and increased awareness for men, carrying comorbidity, and working environment with high COVID-19 disease management.

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COVID-19PhysiciansAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSARS-CoV-2

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