Incidence and Predictors of COVID-19 Infection in Prison Healthcare Workers

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• Personal Author:
  Black K ; Borowski M ; Brewer A ; Caruth J ; De Resende A ; Debilio L ; Getz K ; Graber JM ; Kipen H ; Legard A ; Udasin IG
• Description:
  Objectives: To assess the predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infection among correctional healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review to describe the demographic and workplace characteristics of New Jersey correctional HCWs between 03/15/2020 and 08/31/2020, using univariate and multivariable analysis. Results: Among 822 HCWs, patient-facing staff had the highest incidence of infection (7.2%). Associated risk factors include being Black and working in a maximum-security prison. There were few statistically significant findings due to small total numbers (n = 47), that tested positive. Conclusions: Correctional HCWs' challenging work environment creates unique risk factors for infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Administrative measures taken by the department of corrections may have a significant role in curbing the spread of infection. The findings can help focus preventive measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in this unique population. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Demography Epidemiology Occupational Health Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: COVID-19 Correctional Correctional Health Care Workers COVID-19 Demographic Characteristics Healthcare Workers Infection Control Prison Prison Workers Risk Factors SARS-CoV-2

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  New Jersey ; New York ; OSHA Region 2
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  65
• Issue:
  7
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20067058
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2023 Jul; 65(7):573-579
• Contact Point Address:
  Julie Caruth, MD, MPH, FAAFP, EOHSI- Clinical Center, 170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
• Email:
  jec253@eohsi.rutgers.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2023
• Performing Organization:
  Mount Sinai School of Medicine
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20270630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:55f1f5323200a72616346ee13de64d17cce743c4b0ed04036b77610d7735e28d1ecf60ae2da1ffd348b8b9a970e0a4735a645f840b3e0294af06eec7e2a8c0da
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/231267/cdc_231267_DS1.pdf
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