Table 2

MCHP repository databases used in this study

DatabaseData fields of interest
Manitoba Health Insurance RegistryDate of birth, sex
Diagnostic Services Manitoba (Laboratory Tests)COVID-19 diagnostic test results and indication for test
Public Health Information Management System (Vaccination)COVID-19 vaccination records (vaccine type, number of doses)
Medical claimsReason for physician visit (ICD codes)
Hospital Discharge Abstract DatabaseReason for hospitalisation (ICD codes)
ICU admissionsReason for admission to ICU (ICD codes)
Vital statisticsDate of death and reason for death
Drug Programme Information NetworkPrescription drugs
Manitoba First Nations Research FileFirst Nations identity
Metis Population DatabaseMetis identity
Manitoba Inuit RegistryInuit identity
Universal Newborn Screen DataFirst Nations identity
Healthy Baby Programme DataFirst Nations identity
Employment and Income Assistance DataFirst Nations identity
Early Development Instrument DataFirst Nations identity
Canada CensusPostal codes (urban/rural geography)
  • ICD, International Classification of Diseases; ICU, intensive care unit; MCHP, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy.