Table 3.
Seroprevalence of measles and varicella-zoster virus according to the occupational group.
Seroprevalence of Varicella-Zoster Virus | p Value | Seroprevalence of Measles | p Value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Occupational group | <0.001 | <0.001 | ||
Doctors | 449/473 (95) a,b | 318/417 (76) a,b | ||
Nurses | 1013/1118 (91) a | 641/943 (68) a,c | ||
Nursing assistants | 39/39 (100) | 35/38 (92) c,d | ||
Other HCWs | 383/440 (87) b | 290/429 (68) b,d |
Data are presented seropositive no./total no. (%) of each occupational group. Abbreviations: HCW; healthcare workers. a Significantly different (p < 0.008) between doctors and nurses. b Significantly different (p < 0.008) between doctors and other HCWs. c Significantly different (p < 0.008) between nurses and nursing assistants. d Significantly different (p < 0.008) between nursing assistants and other HCWs.