Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among US blood donors by industry, May-December 2021.
Am J Ind Med
; 67(2): 169-173, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Work is a social determinant of health that is often overlooked. There are major work-related differences in the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and death, but there have been few analyses of infection rates across industry groups. To date, only one national assessment of SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence by industry based on self-report has been completed. No study has looked at seroprevalence of COVID-19 by industry.METHODS:
During May-December 2021, blood donors with SARS-CoV-2 antinucleocapsid testing were sent an electronic survey about their work. Free-text industry responses were classified using the North American Industry Classification System. We estimated seroprevalence and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of SARS-CoV-2 infection by industry.RESULTS:
Of 57,726 donors, 7040 (12%, 95% CI 11.9%-12.5%) had prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. Seroprevalence was highest among Accommodation & Food Services (19.3%, 95% CI 17.1%-21.6%), Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (19.2%, 95% CI 12.8%-27.8%), Healthcare & Social Assistance (15.6%, 95% CI 14.9%-16.4%), and Construction (14.7%, 95% CI 13.1%-16.3%). Seroprevalence was lowest among Management of Companies & Enterprises (6.5%, 95% CI 3.5%-11.5%), Professional Scientific & Technical Services (8.4%, 95% CI 7.7%-9.0%), and Information (9.9%, 95% CI 8.5%-11.5%).CONCLUSIONS:
While workers in all industries had serologic evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, certain sectors were disproportionately impacted. Disease surveillance systems should routinely collect work characteristics so public health and industry leaders can address health disparities using sector-specific policies.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
1_ASSA2030
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doadores de Sangue
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Ind Med
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article