Prevalence and factors associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, sexually transmitted, and blood-borne infections in British Columbia Corrections

Prevalence and factors associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, sexually transmitted, and blood-borne infections in British Columbia Corrections | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 10 February 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Prevalence and factors associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, sexually transmitted, and blood-borne infections in British Columbia Corrections Authors : Amrit Tiwana 0000-0003-3917-4166 , Brynn McMillan , Tamara Pidduck , Aidan M. Nikiforuk , Mo Korchinski , Pam Young , Marnie Scow , … Show All … , Merv Thomas , Jane A. Buxton , Mel Krajden , Inna Sekirov , Agatha N. Jassem , Muhammad Morshed , Nooshin Nikoo , and Sofia Bartlett R [email protected] Show Fewer Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.173917800.01731277/v1 280 views 137 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract People who are incarcerated (PWAI) and correctional staff face a higher risk of communicable diseases. This study assessed the seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and sexually transmitted bloodborne infections (STBBIs) in British Columbia (BC) Provincial Correctional Centres (PCCs). A multicentre cross-sectional serosurvey was conducted from January 4 to February 14, 2021, among PWAI and staff. Antibody and molecular screening assessed pathogen prevalence, with Pearson’s chi-squared tests for group comparisons. Mixed-effects logistic regression explored clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 or STBBIs. Among PWAI (n=299), seroprevalence was 5.5% for SARS-CoV-2, 14.6% for hepatitis C virus, and 1.3% for syphilis. Among staff (n=505), seroprevalence was 2.9% for SARS-CoV-2, 1.7% for hepatitis B virus, and 0.6% for syphilis. Among PWAI, lower education (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]=2.38, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-5.56), unstable employment (aOR=2.86, 95% CI: 1.16-6.67), and opioid use (aOR=3.56, 95% CI: 1.15-12.65) were associated with STBBI acquisition. Among staff, working in a PCC with a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak was associated with infection acquisition (aOR=7.97, 95% CI: 2.28-27.97). The ongoing presence of SARS-CoV-2 and STBBIs in correctional facilities highlights the need for balanced public health interventions addressing both transmissions, ensuring timely prevention, testing, and treatment for all individuals. Supplementary Material File (manuscript.docx) Download 128.84 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 10 February 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords epidemiology sars coronavirus sexually transmitted disease virus classification Authors Affiliations Amrit Tiwana 0000-0003-3917-4166 BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Brynn McMillan The University of British Columbia Department of Medicine View all articles by this author Tamara Pidduck BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Aidan M. Nikiforuk BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Mo Korchinski The University of British Columbia View all articles by this author Pam Young The University of British Columbia View all articles by this author Marnie Scow BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Merv Thomas The University of British Columbia Library View all articles by this author Jane A. Buxton The University of British Columbia School of Population and Public Health View all articles by this author Mel Krajden The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine View all articles by this author Inna Sekirov BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Agatha N. Jassem BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Muhammad Morshed BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Nooshin Nikoo The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine View all articles by this author Sofia Bartlett R [email protected] BC Centre for Disease Control View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 280 views 137 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Amrit Tiwana, Brynn McMillan, Tamara Pidduck, et al. 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