Objective To describe the work environment and COVID-19 mitigation measures for homeless shelter workers and assess occupational risk factors for COVID-19. Methods Between June 9-August 10, 2020, we conducted a self-administered survey among homeless shelter workers in Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maryland, and Georgia. We calculated frequencies for work environment, personal protective equipment use, and SARS-CoV-2 testing history. We used generalized linear models to produce unadjusted prevalence ratios (PR) to assess risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results Of the 106 respondents, 43.4% reported frequent close contact with clients; 75% were worried about work-related SARS-CoV-2 infections; 15% reported testing positive. Close contact with clients was associated with testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 (PR 3.97, 95%CI 1.06, 14.93). Conclusions Homeless shelter workers may be at risk of being exposed to individuals with COVID-19 during the course of their work. Frequent close contact with clients was associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Protecting these critical essential workers by implementing mitigation measures and prioritizing for COVID-19 vaccination is imperative during the pandemic.
【초록키워드】 COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Personal protective equipment, pandemic, SARS-COV-2 infection, risk, risk factor, COVID-19 vaccination, SARS-CoV-2 testing, essential worker, homeless shelter, Massachusetts, Utah, Critical, Frequency, close contact, Contact, Generalized linear model, Washington, 95%CI, measure, positive, prevalence ratio, objective, Course, Result, reported, conducted, calculated, imperative, COVID-19 mitigation measure, individuals with COVID-19, Protecting, 【제목키워드】 occupational, risk of COVID-19,