Factors associated with the use and reuse of face masks among Brazilian individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
; 28: e3360, 2020 Sep 07.
Article
in English, Spanish, Portuguese
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-750913
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
to identify the factors associated with the use and reuse of masks among Brazilian individuals in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.METHOD:
cross-sectional study conducted in the five Brazilian regions, among adult individuals, via an electronic form disseminated in social media, addressing general information and the use of masks. Bivariate analysis and binary logistic regression were used to identify the factors associated with the use and reuse of masks.RESULTS:
3,981 (100%) individuals participated in the study. In total, 95.5% (CI 95% 94.8-96.1) reported using masks. Fabric masks were more frequently reported (72.7%; CI 95% 71.3-74.1), followed by surgical masks (27.8%; CI 95% 26.5-29.2). The percentage of reuse was 71.1% (CI 95% 69.7-72.5). Most (55.8%; CI 95% 51.7-60.0) of those exclusively wearing surgical masks reported its reuse. Being a woman and having had contact with individuals presenting respiratory symptoms increased the likelihood of wearing masks (p≤0.001). Additionally, being a woman decreased the likelihood of reusing surgical masks (p≤0.001).CONCLUSION:
virtually all the participants reported the use of masks, most frequently fabric masks. The findings draw attention to a risky practice, that of reusing surgical and paper masks. Therefore, guidelines, public policies, and educational strategies are needed to promote the correct use of masks to control and prevent COVID-19.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Equipment Reuse
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Masks
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
Journal:
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1518-8345.4604.3360
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