Table 2.
Distribution of positive and negative test results by job type, Pre-lockdown screening program (N = 1054).
| Type of Job | Total N = 1054 | N of Negative Participants (% of within the Negative, n = 966) | N of Positive Participants (% of within the Positive n = 88) | p-Value 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education sector | ||||
| Total | 329 (31) | 299 (31) | 30 (34) | NS |
| Students | 93 (9) | 86 (9) | 7 (8) | NS |
| University students | 172 (16) | 154 (16) | 18 (20) | NS |
| Teachers | 64 (6) | 59 (6) | 5 (6) | NS |
| Retirees | 190 (18) | 183 (19) | 7 (8) | 0.005 |
| Civil servants | 142 (14) | 136 (14) | 6 (7) | 0.036 |
| Self-employed | 110 (10) | 102 (11) | 8 (9) | NS |
| Unemployed | 108 (10) | 100 (10) | 8 (9) | NS |
| Private employees | 65 (6) | 58 (6) | 7 (8) | NS |
| Catering/food sector | 48 (5) | 31 (3) | 17 (19) | <0.001 |
| Health sector | 31 (3) | 27 (3) | 4 (5) | NS |
| Army forces | 31 (3) | 30 (3) | 1 (1) | NS |
Notes: Data are expressed as frequency (percentage). 1 Comparisons between negative and positive participants, by job group.