The Serologic Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 amongst Incarcerated Persons in Provincial Correctional Facilities in Saskatchewan
The primary objective of the study is to ascertain the epidemiological portrait of SARS-CoV-2 among incarcerated adults in a large men’s provincial prison, Regina Provincial Correctional Centre, as a representative surrogate for the overall seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 for incarcerated persons across Saskatchewan.
The specific objectives are to:
* Measure the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among persons in correctional facilities in Regina; and
* Identify the social determinants of health (i.e. socioeconomic status, housing insecurity, etc.) associated with SARS-CoV-2 among people in prison.
Overview
- Acronym
- SHA
- Investigators
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- Contacts
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General Design
- Study design
- Cross-sectional
- Start - End Year
- 2021 -
- Recruitment Target
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- Individuals
- Number of Participants
- 400
- Number of Participants with Biological Samples
- 400
Access
Availability of data and biosamples
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Timeline
Population
SHA population
The population is composed of adult males and females incarcerated in both a large men’s provincial prison (Regina Provincial Correctional Centre) and a small women’s remand facility (White Birch Female Remand Unit) in Regina, who are sentenced for less than two years or are awaiting trial. The female participants from the White Birch Remand Centre will be involved if this facility opens during the study period.
Selection Criteria
- Countries
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- Canada
- Territory
- Saskatchewan
- Health Status
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- Exclusion criteria: Anyone in isolation with active SARS-CoV-2 or or under investigation for COVID-19 as a close contact of a diagnosed case; and/or anyone with symptoms compatible with COVID-19.
- Other Criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Incarcerated at a facility for more than 24 hours; and the ability to understand and consent to study participation.
Exclusion criteria: Anyone posing a security risk to the research team, as determined by correctional officers.
Sources of Recruitment
- Specific Population
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- Other specific population : Incarcerated adult male and female
- Supplementary Information
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Participants were recruited from two selected detention facilities in Regina: Regina Provincial Correctional Centre and White Birch Female Remand Unit.
Sample Size
- Number of Participants
- 400
- Number of Participants with Biological Samples
- 400
Data Collection Events
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| 0 | SHA - Baseline | A questionnaire were used to assess socio-demographic characteristics (age, ethnicity, ... | 2021 (April) | 2021 (July) |
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Last Update: 2022-04-04 21:04