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Occupational exposures and mitigation strategies among homeless shelter workers at risk of COVID-19.
Rao, Carol Y; Robinson, Tashina; Huster, Karin; Laws, Rebecca L; Keating, Ryan; Tobolowsky, Farrell A; McMichael, Temet M; Gonzales, Elysia; Mosites, Emily.
  • Rao CY; COVID-19 Response Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Robinson T; COVID-19 Response Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Huster K; Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.
  • Laws RL; COVID-19 Response Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Keating R; COVID-19 Response Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Tobolowsky FA; COVID-19 Response Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • McMichael TM; Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
  • Gonzales E; Public Health-Seattle & King County, Seattle, Washington, United States of America.
  • Mosites E; Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
PLoS One ; 16(11): e0253108, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1496434
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ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the work environment and COVID-19 mitigation measures for homeless shelter workers and assess occupational risk factors for COVID-19.

METHODS:

Between June 9-August 10, 2020, we conducted a self-administered survey among homeless shelter workers in Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maryland, and Georgia. We calculated frequencies for work environment, personal protective equipment use, and SARS-CoV-2 testing history. We used generalized linear models to produce unadjusted prevalence ratios (PR) to assess risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

RESULTS:

Of the 106 respondents, 43.4% reported frequent close contact with clients; 75% were worried about work-related SARS-CoV-2 infections; 15% reported testing positive. Close contact with clients was associated with testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 (PR 3.97, 95%CI 1.06, 14.93).

CONCLUSIONS:

Homeless shelter workers may be at risk of being exposed to individuals with COVID-19 during the course of their work. Frequent close contact with clients was associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Protecting these critical essential workers by implementing mitigation measures and prioritizing for COVID-19 vaccination is imperative during the pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0253108

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Vaccines / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: PLoS One Journal subject: Science / Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Journal.pone.0253108