Publications by authors named "Joyce Thayane da Conceicao Dos Santos"
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among urban cleaning and solid waste management workers during transmission of the Omicron variant in Brazil.
Paulo Ricardo Martins-Filho Joyce Thayane da Conceição Dos Santos Márcia Santos Rezende Fernanda Oliveira de Carvalho Érica Santos Dos Reis Cliomar Alves Dos Santos
Epidemiol Health
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study assessed SARS-CoV-2 infection rates among urban cleaning and waste management workers in Sergipe, Brazil, during the Omicron variant surge.
- Out of 494 workers tested, 22.5% were found to be infected, with younger workers and those skeptical of vaccine efficacy showing higher prevalence rates.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for improved preventive measures and education about COVID-19 among these high-risk workers.