Profile of professionals from a public hospital in the Federal District who tested positive for COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: analyzing the profile and professional category of health workers at a public hospital in the Federal District who tested positive for COVID-19. Methods: this is a cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective study regarding data collection and document analysis, with a quantitative approach. Results: the population was composed of 667 workers who tested positive for COVID-19 in the period from April to November 2020. The classes most affected by COVID-19 were nursing staff, physicians, and administrative technicians. Conclusion: susceptibility to contamination by COVID-19 was more evident among the professionals most exposed to direct care to the population. Support actions aimed at strengthening the ability to face the pandemic scenario are vital.