Analysis of the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in groups of medical and non-medical professions.

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Epub Date: 2023-09-27 DOI:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.02162

Paulina Biernacka, Anna Piekarska, Aleksandra Berkan-Kawińska

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Abstract

Objectives: The assessment of the prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in various professional groups is very important. Hence, the purpose of the following study was to analyze the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among employees performing both medical and nonmedical professions before the launch of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

Material and methods: The study was conducted among employers of 1 of the institutions: The Provincial Specialist Hospital of Władysław Biegański in Łódź, Poland, Radio Łódź and the Border Guards of Łódź Airport. Blood samples were collected in December 2020-February 2021. Patients were screened for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Simultaneously respondents were asked to complete a self-designed questionnaire including demographic data, detailed profession, history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Results: Seroprevalence was significantly higher in the group of rural residents (p < 0.012), participants who declared previous COVID-19 infection (p < 0.001) and healthcare workers (HCWs) (p = 0.002), especially nurses (35.5%, p = 0.003) and medics worked in areas dedicated to COVID-19 than in other specialties (38.7% vs. 26.8%, respectively, p = 0.017). There was no association between the presence of antibodies and the gender (p = 0.118), age (p = 0.559) or BMI (p = 0.998).

Conclusions: Healthcare workers, in particular nurses, are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace. Occupational infections can occur during occur not only during contact with the patient, but also with members of the medical team who do not show typical symptoms of the disease. Shortages in medical staff may also increase the number of infections among HCWs. Medical and hospital staff providing health services during the COVID-19 epidemic in Poland, may seek compensation in the event of consequences related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. The effectiveness of education and self-discipline in complying to safety rules among HCWs should also be constantly monitored. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2023;36(5):643-55.

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医疗和非医疗职业人群中抗严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型抗体的流行率分析。

目的：评估抗严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型抗体在不同专业人群中的流行率非常重要。因此，以下研究的目的是分析在开始接种严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型疫苗之前，从事医疗和非医疗职业的员工中抗严重急性呼吸系冠状病毒2型抗体的血清流行率。材料和方法：这项研究是在以下1个机构的雇主中进行的：波兰罗兹的瓦迪斯瓦夫·别甘斯基省专科医院、罗兹电台和罗兹机场边防部队。血样采集于2020年12月至2021年2月。对患者进行了严重急性呼吸系统综合征冠状病毒2型抗体筛查。同时要求被调查者完成一份自行设计的问卷，包括人口统计学数据、详细的职业、SARS-CoV-2感染史和接种新冠疫苗的意愿，宣布曾感染过新冠肺炎的参与者（p<0.001）和医护人员（HCW）（p=0.002），尤其是护士（35.5%，p=0.003）和医务人员在新冠肺炎专门领域的工作比在其他专业的工作（分别为38.7%和26.8%，p=0.017）。抗体的存在与性别之间没有关联（p=0.118），年龄（p=0.559）或BMI（p=0.998）。结论：医护人员，尤其是护士，在工作场所感染新冠肺炎的风险很高。职业感染不仅发生在与患者接触的过程中，也可能发生在没有表现出典型疾病症状的医疗团队成员身上。医务人员短缺也可能增加医务人员的感染人数。在波兰新冠肺炎疫情期间提供卫生服务的医务人员和医院工作人员，如果出现与SARS-CoV-2感染有关的后果，可寻求赔偿。还应不断监测HCW在遵守安全规则方面的教育和自律的有效性。国际神秘医学与环境健康杂志。2023年；36（5）。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

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312

审稿时长

2 months

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