Prevalence of COVID-19 in prison population: a meta-analysis of 35 studies
SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi,
Soudabeh Yarmohammadi,
Farid Farahani Rad
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Considering the restricted and enclosed nature of prisons and closed environments and the prolonged and close contact between individuals, COVID-19 is more likely to have a higher incidence in these settings. This study aims to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 among prisoners.
Design/methodology/approach
Papers published in English from 2019 to July 7, 2023, were identified using relevant keywords such as prevalence, COVID-19 and priso… Show more
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