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Analyzing COVID-19 Rates Between Residents and Staff in Correctional Facilities: A Telemedicine Opportunity

Year: 2023

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: To evaluate the relationship of COVID-19 infection rates between residents and staff members in prison facilities. We collected historical data on daily COVID-19 counts for California, Florida, and Wisconsin residents and staff. We analyzed 78,250 COVID-19 cases among residents and 25,392 cases among staff. Strong positive associations were found in the rates of COVID-19 cases between residents and staff, suggesting telemedicine can help reduce outbreaks.

Source: Studies in health technology and informatics

DOI: 10.3233/shti230756

Authors: Saif Khairat, Aaron Bohlmann, Erin Wallace, Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences