Cases of Covid-19 among healthcare workers in the state of Bahia, 2020 to 2021
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https://doi.org/10.17058/reci.v15i2.19724Keywords:
COVID-19, Workers Health Surveillance, Health Personnel, EpidemiologyAbstract
Background and Objectives: Health workers were among the main risk groups during the Covid-19 pandemic, therefore, understanding the profile of infected workers and monitoring exposure of illness and the evolution of the disease in the workforce is determinant so that we may recognize the different forms of risk and vulnerabilities related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of suspected cases of Covid-19 among healthcare workers in the state of Bahia. Methods: Epidemiological, cross-sectional and descriptive study, with health workers in the state of Bahia between May 2020 and December 2021. This is a census of workers, with data presented according to the results of Covid-19 tests: positive, negative or inconclusive. Results: Among the 45,173 tests, 24.7% had a positive result and 0.3% were inconclusive, with the majority of women (70.7%), aged 33-47 years old (46.9%), with vocational education (45.0%), self-declared non-white (61.1%) and with an outsourced work contract (48.2%). There were not relevant differences in the profile according to test results. Conclusion: The data reinforces the need to monitor and improve public strategies not only for detection, but also for the protection of health workers in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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