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

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 infecti

SUBMITTER: Raciborski F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7731213 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature