Table 2

Varicella zoster virus-specific IgG seroprevalence among HCWs by occupation

OccupationTotal, 
N (%)
IgG serological resultP values
Positive, 
n (%)
Negative,
n (%)
Physician*174 (11.3)158 (90.8)16 (9.2)
Nursing staff792 (51.4)625 (79.9)167 (21.1)<0.001
Technician286 (18.6)241 (74.3)45 (15.7)<0.05
Other288 (18.7)237 (82.3)51 (17.7)>0.05
Total1540 (100)1261 (81.9)279 (18.1)
  • *Reference category.

  • HCWs, healthcare workers.