Univariate analysis of risk factors for seropositivity
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 1.36 (1.24–1.49) | <0.0001 |
| Ethnicity (WSHT data) | ||
| Caucasian | Reference | |
| Black | 2.18 (1.35–3.51) | 0.001 |
| East Asian | 2.39 (1.70–3.36) | <0.0001 |
| South Asian | 3.03 (2.25–4.10) | <0.0001 |
| Occupation (WSHT data) | ||
| Administrative | Reference | |
| Medical | 2.41 (1.67–3.49) | <0.0001 |
| Porter | 2.68 (1.33–5.40) | <0.0001 |
| Paramedic | 2.97 (1.93–4.57) | <0.0001 |
| Nurse | 3.03 (2.15–4.27) | <0.0001 |
| Allied health/healthcare assistants | 3.78 (2.63–5.43) | <0.0001 |
| Workplace (BSUH data) | ||
| Elective surgery facility | Reference | |
| Care homes | 2.30 (1.58–3.34) | <0.0001 |
| Ambulance service | 2.73 (1.95–3.81) | <0.0001 |
| Acute care hospitals | 3.15 (2.31–4.28) | <0.0001 |
| Hospice | 3.61 (1.89–6.94) | <0.0001 |
BSUH = Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals; CI = confidence interval; WSHT = Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust