Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among African Canadians: Clinical and Epidemiological Correlates

The objectives of this study are:

  • To determine the seroprevalence of COVID-19 infection among a population of African Canadians compared with seroprevalence rates in other populations in Canada.
  • To determine the extent to which serological evidence of infection is associated with the presence of neutralizing antibodies.
  • To examine the relationship between serological evidence of infection and medical comorbidities as well as socio-demographic variables.
  • To determine the sustainability of seropositivity and neutralizing antibodies over a period of 24 months after the baseline determination of infection by serology.

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Project Details

Lead institution: SickKids Hospital
Status: Active/Ongoing
Theme(s): Prevention, Population and Public Health

Project Lead(s): Upton Allen
Collaborators: Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon
Trainee(s): N/A

First Nations land acknowledegement

Action on Sepsis operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples — xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We invite everyone to reflect on the traditional territories and land that they currently work and live on.

Action on Sepsis Research Cluster

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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