Table 3.
Distribution of Molecular Swabs (RPMS) Classified by Source of Prescription in Workers Stratified by Job Title
| Job Title | RPMS, Positive/Negative, (%) | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| After a Signaling Form | For Any Other Reasons | ||
| Administratives (n = 824) | 19/90 (21) | 14/128 (11) | 2.2 (1.02–4.6)* |
| Assistant personnel (n = 1,300) | 61/325 (19) | 35/509 (7) | 3.1 (2.0–4.9)*** |
| Nurses (n = 2,717) | 137/729 (19) | 98/1,080 (9) | 2.3 (1.8–3.1)*** |
| Physicians (n = 2,067) | 68/312 (22) | 86/697 (12) | 2.0 (1.4–2.8)*** |
| Technical operators (n = 289) | 6/28 (21) | 3/40 (8) | 3.4 (0.8–14.8) |
| Psychologists, speech-language pathologists and social assistants (n = 112) | 5/29 (17) | 0/15 | … |
| Other HCWs (n = 784) | 38/175 (22) | 20/214 (9) | 2.7 (1.5–4.8)** |
| HCWs only (n = 6,980) a | 309/1,570 (20) | 239/2,515 (10) | 2.3 (1.9–2.8)*** |
| Total (n = 8,093) | 334/1,688 (20) | 256/2,683 (10) | 2.3 (1.9–2.8)*** |
Note. CI, confidence interval; HCW, healthcare worker.
a
Excluding employees, pharmacists, and technical operators.
*P<.05, **P<.01; ***P<.0001.