Occurrence of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization in schoolteachers from Minas Gerais, 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34019/1809-8363.2021.v24.34602Keywords:
Coronavirus infections, Pandemics, Hospitalization, School teachers, Health surveysAbstract
The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with the occurrence of infection and hospitalization for COVID-19 among public education teachers in Minas Gerais. Cross-sectional study carried out between August and September 2020, via internet. The dependent variables were report of a positive test for COVID-19 and the occurrence of hospitalization. Poisson Regression was performed. 15,600 adults participated, of which 1.2% were infected. There was a higher prevalence among women, with income of 10 salaries or more, private health insurance, who did not receive information about COVID-19, obese and whose friend or family member developed severe symptoms of COVID-19. Among those infected, 6.5% were hospitalized, there was a higher prevalence among risk groups for COVID-19. The occurrence of the infection was related to sociodemographic issues, access to information, health and previous contacts. Hospitalization was more prevalent in groups considered at risk for COVID-19.