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Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Police Officers in Poland—Implications for Public Health Policies

Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Police Officers in Poland—Implications for Public Health Policies

Authors :
Mateusz Jankowski
Filip Raciborski
Igor Pańkowski
Jarosław Pinkas
Piotr Samel-Kowalik
Artur Zaczyński
Waldemar Wierzba
Kamil Rakocy
Mariusz Gujski
Source :
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 9072, p 9072 (2020), International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 17, Issue 23
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2020.

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to characterize sources of knowledge on the means of prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infections as well as to assess the methods of preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among police employees in Poland and their potential impact on the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: The study consisted of two phases: questionnaire and laboratory tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection. The questionnaire included 30 questions related to risk factors, knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, and methods of infection prevention. Results: Data were obtained from 5082 police employees. The most common source of knowledge for a daily update on SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention was the Internet (42.6%), television (40.3%), and radio (39.7%). The most commonly used methods of SARS-CoV-2 infection included washing one&rsquo<br />s hands for at least 20 seconds (95.8%), wearing facemasks (82.9%), and physical distancing (74.9%). Results of IgG tests were lower in police units where the overall compliance with the preventive measures was higher (p &lt<br />0.01). Women were more likely to exercise SARS-CoV-2 infection prevention behaviors compared to men. Compliance with the recommended protective measures increased with age. Conclusions: Lower anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG seropositivity rates were observed in police units with better overall compliance with the preventive measures, suggesting the key importance of group rather than individual behaviors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16617827 and 16604601
Volume :
17
Issue :
9072
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Accession number :
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