Table 2.
Characteristics of the 74 HCWs screened for SARS-CoV-2 and individuals with positive RT-PCR and/or rapid serological test (RST).
| Overall Screened HCWs (n = 74) | SARS-CoV-2 negative RT-PCR & RST (n = 58) | SARS-CoV-2 positive RT-PCR and/or RST (n = 16) | p-Value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years: median (range) | 32 (23–48) | 31.5 (24–48) | 32 (23–43) | |
| Gender: n (%) - Female - Male |
44 (59.5%) 30 (40.5%) |
36 (62%) 22 (38%) |
8 (50%) 8 (50%) |
p = 0.68 |
| Occupation: n (%) - Physician - Nurse - Administrative employees - Patient transporters and cleaners |
30 (40.5%) 28 (37.8%) 7 (9.5%) 9 (12.2%) |
26 (44.8%) 22 (37.9%) 4 (6.9%) 6 (10.3%) |
4 (25%) 6 (37.4%) 3 (18.8%) 3 (18.8%) |
p = 0.28 |
| Symptoms at sampling: n (%) | 12 (16.2%) | 6 (10.3%) | 6 (37.5%) | p ≤ 0.01** |
| Exposure to suspected or confirmed COVID-19 | 56 (75.7%) | 44 (75.9%) | 12 (75%) | p = 0.83 |
| Proper hand hygiene practise | 72 (97.3%) | 57 (98.3%) | 15 (93.8%) | p = 0.13 |
| PPE when indicated: - Always, as recommended - Occasionally |
71 (95.9%) 3 (4.1%) |
56 (96.6%) 2 (3.4%) |
15 (93.8%) 1 (6.2%) |
p = 0.20 |
| Comorbidities: n (%) | 9 (12.2%) | 6 (10.3%) | 3 (18.8%) | p = 0.64 |
*
From chi-squared test.
**
Statistically significant.