COVID-19 Occupational Risks, Seroprevalence and Immunity among Paramedics in Canada
The primary objective of this study is to determine the incidence of COVID-19 infections and seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 immune measures among paramedics.
The secondary objectives are to:
* Compare the incidence of COVID-19 infections and seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 immune measures among paramedics between different regions, and in comparison to a different cohort of healthcare workers and the general population;
* Evaluate the occupational risk of COVID-19 in paramedics, and workplace and personal factors associated with an increased risk of becoming infected with SARS-Cov-2;
* Explore longitudinal patterns and relationships between COVID-19 positivity, measures of immunity, and vaccination against SARS-CoV-2;
* Explore characteristics of humoral immunity and the intersection of vaccination andendemic coronavirus immunity with SARS-Cov-2;
* Describe paramedics attitudes of vaccine acceptance and workplace stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
- Acronym
- CORSIP-Canada
- Website
- CORSIP-Canada
- Investigators
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- Contacts
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General Design
- Study design
- Cohort
- Start - End Year
- 2020 -
- General Information on Follow Up (profile, frequency)
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The serology cohorts (from British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) were followed-up at 6 and 12 month after the enrolment visit. The BC observational cohort (British Columbia) was followed from January 1, 2020 until the date of the last serology sample collection on December 2021.
- Recruitment Target
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- Individuals
Access
Availability of data and biosamples
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Timeline
Populations
CORSIP-Canada - Serology Cohort
The population is composed of Canadian paramedics from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario who have worked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Selection Criteria
- Minimum age
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19
- Countries
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- Canada
- Canadian Provinces
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- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Saskatchewan
- Other Criteria
- Inclusion: Occupation as paramedics until the end of the study period
Sources of Recruitment
- Specific Population
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- Other specific population : Paramedics from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario
- Supplementary Information
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An invitation letter containing information regarding the study was circulated by paramedic organizations and collaborators (local union organizations, paramedics services, paramedic professional associations, etc.) across the five target provinces. This was enhanced through promotion within social media venues and posters. Potentially interested individuals were directed towards the study website. The website included further information about the study. Paramedic services, unions, and associations in both provinces assisted in subject recruitment by forwarding the study recruitment announcement to their members via email, organization webpages and social media platforms. Additionally, recruitment posters were posted in ambulance service stations and in paramedic designated work areas.
Sample Size
- Number of Participants
- 5,000
- Number of Participants with Biological Samples
- 5,000
Data Collection Events
| # | Name | Data sources | Data sources - Biosamples | Start | End |
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| 0 | CORSIP-Canada - Serology Cohort - Baseline |
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2021 (March) | 2021 (March) |
| 1 | CORSIP-Canada - Serology Cohort - 6 months |
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2021 (June) | 2021 (September) |
| 2 | CORSIP-Canada - Serology Cohort - 12 months |
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2022 (February) | 2022 (February) |
CORSIP-Canada - BC Observational Cohort
The population is composed of paramedics working in the British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS).
Selection Criteria
- Countries
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- Canada
- Canadian Provinces
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- British Columbia
Sources of Recruitment
- Specific Population
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- Other specific population : Paramedics from BC
Sample Size
- Number of Participants
- 824
- Supplementary information about number of participants
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Same BC participants as in the Serology Cohort
Data Collection Events
| # | Name | Data sources | Data sources - Biosamples | Start | End |
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| 0 | CORSIP-Canada - BC Observational Cohort - Incidence |
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2021 (March) | 2022 (February) |
CORSIP-Canada - BCCWH HCW
The population is composed of health care workers at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital (BCCWH).
Selection Criteria
- Countries
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- Canada
- Canadian Provinces
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- British Columbia
Sources of Recruitment
- Specific Population
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- Other specific population : Health care workers at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital
Data Collection Events
| # | Name | Data sources | Data sources - Biosamples | Start | End |
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| 0 | CORSIP-Canada - BCCWH HCW - Incidence |
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2020 (March) | 2022 (February) |
Participating Studies
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Harmonization Initiatives Included
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Datasets
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Areas of Information Collected
- Socio-demographic and economic characteristics
- Death
- Lifestyle and behaviours
- Physical measures and assessments
- Birth, pregnancy and reproductive health history
- Laboratory measures
- Perception of health, quality of life, development and functional limitations
- Cognition, personality and psychological measures and assessments
- Diseases
- Life events, life plans, beliefs and values
- Symptoms and signs
- Preschool, school and work life
- Medication and supplements
- Social environment and relationships
- Non-pharmacological interventions
- Physical environment
- Health and community care services utilization
- Administrative information
Variables Content Summary
Areas of Information Collected
No Areas of Information Collected
No Scales Collected
Areas of Information Collected per per Population and Data Collection Event
No Areas of Information Collected
No Scales Collected
Networks
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