Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Italian healthcare workers and its related risk factors during the initial stages of the pandemic
In a recent study published by the JAMA Network, researchers from the Lombardy region in Italy have examined the association of different health care professional categories with SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and infection likelihood. The study, titled "Association of Health Care Professional Categories With SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Infection Likelihood in Lombardy, Italy," can be accessed for free online at this link.
The study, which took place in the Lombardy region of Italy, was conducted in both in-hospital wards and outpatient facilities. The corresponding authors of the study are Piero Poletti, Ph.D., and Marcello Tirani, M.D. The article, which includes additional information such as other authors, author contributions, affiliations, and further disclosures, can be accessed at the embargo time.
The JAMA Network is an online-only open access general medical journal that publishes articles in more than 40 medical and health subject areas. The journal's articles, including this latest study, are available for free online to ensure that research is accessible to a wide audience. The study's doi is 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.15699.
The study's findings can also be accessed through the For The Media website. It's important to note that the authors of the study are affiliated with various institutions or organizations in the Lombardy region, but specific information about their institutional or organizational affiliations was not available in the search results.
The article includes conflict of interest and funding/support disclosures, ensuring transparency and integrity in the research. This latest study adds to the growing body of evidence regarding the impact of health care professionals on SARS-CoV-2 transmission and highlights the importance of continued research in this area.
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