Varicella zoster virus-specific IgG seroprevalence among HCWs by occupation
Occupation | Total, N (%) | IgG serological result | P values | |
Positive, n (%) | Negative, n (%) | |||
Physician* | 174 (11.3) | 158 (90.8) | 16 (9.2) | |
Nursing staff | 792 (51.4) | 625 (79.9) | 167 (21.1) | <0.001 |
Technician | 286 (18.6) | 241 (74.3) | 45 (15.7) | <0.05 |
Other | 288 (18.7) | 237 (82.3) | 51 (17.7) | >0.05 |
Total | 1540 (100) | 1261 (81.9) | 279 (18.1) |
*Reference category.
HCWs, healthcare workers.