Table 1.
Characteristics of 635 healthcare workers at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kerala, India
| Characteristics | High risk (n = 281) | Intermediate risk (n = 319) | Low risk (n = 35) | Overall (n = 635) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years: | ||||
| Mean (range) | 33.641 (19–67) | 35.655 (19–70) | 36.4 (23–56) | 34.8 (19–70) |
| Median | 30 | 33 | 37 | 32 |
| Sex, F:M ratio | 2.08:1 | 2.97:1 | 3:2 | 2.43:1 |
| Nature of job: | ||||
| Doctor | 136 (48.3%) | 22 (6.89%) | 0 | 158 (24.88%) |
| Nurse | 67 (23.8%) | 65 (20.37%) | 0 | 132 (20.7%) |
| Allied health | 40 (14.2%) | 29 (9.09%) | 0 | 69 (10.8%) |
| Health care/GSA | 11 (4%) | 86 (26.95%) | 5 (14.28%) | 102 (16.06%) |
| Ancillary | 1 (0.3%) | 14 (4.38%) | 5 (14.28%) | 20 (3.1%) |
| Others | 26 (9.2%) | 103 (32.28%) | 25 (71.42%) | 154 (24.2%) |
| Presence of signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 | 13 (4.6%) | 2 (0.62%) | 1 (2.8%) | 16 (2.5%) |
| Social contact with COVID-19 patients | 28 (9.9%) | 2 (0.62%) | 1 (2.8%) | 31 (4.88%) |
| Always wore mask at hospital | 273 (97%) | 299 (93.73%) | 32 (91.42%) | 604 (94.11%) |
| Wore gloves while performing procedures | 281 (100%) | 238 (74.60%) | 12 (34.28%) | 531 (83.6%) |
High risk, direct contact with influenza-like illness/COVID-19 patients or performing aerosol-generating procedures; intermediate risk, direct contact with patients without influenza-like illness or exposure to all types of patient samples; low risk, no direct contact with patients or their samples; GSA, General Services Administration.