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Effectiveness of the facial mask (non-woven) in the population to prevent coronavirus infections: A systematic review / Eficácia da máscara facial (TNT) na população para prevenção de infecções por coronavírus: Revisão sistemática
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
To evaluate the effectiveness of non-woven face masks for the prevention of respiratory diseases (MERS CoV, SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2) in the population.Methods:
search in Medline, Embase, Cinahl, The Cochrane Library, Trip databases. It also seeks to complement Google Scholar, Rayyan and medRxiv. No filters related to date, language or publication status were applied. Titles and abstracts were screened, and later, full texts were evaluated.Results:
three studies were included a randomized cluster clinical trial and two systematic reviews. The clinical trial indicates the potential benefit of medical masks to control the source of infection for clinical respiratory disease. In one of the systematic reviews, it was not possible to establish a conclusive relationship between the use of the mask and protection against respiratory infection. Finally, another systematic review has shown that masks are effective in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses.Conclusion:
Evidence points to the potential benefit of standard non-woven face masks. For the current pandemic scenario due to COVID 19, education on the appropriate use of masks, associated with individual protection measures, is recommended.RESUMO
Objetivos:
avaliar a eficácia das máscaras padrão de tecido (TNT) para a prevenção de doenças respiratórias (MERS CoV, SARS-CoV e SARS-CoV-2) na população.Métodos:
busca nas bases de dados Medline, Embase, Cinahl, The Cochrane Library, Trip. Também busca complementar no Google Acadêmico, Rayyan e medRxiv. Não foram aplicados filtros relacionados a dados, idioma ou status de publicação. Títulos e resumos foram rastreados, e posteriormente textos completos foram usados.Resultados:
foram incluídos três estudos um ensaio clínico randomizado tipo cluster e duas análises sistemáticas. O ensaio clínico indica o benefício potencial de máscaras médicas para o controle da fonte de infecção, para a doença respiratória clínica.Em uma das revisões sistemáticas, não foi possível definir uma relação conclusiva entre o uso da Máscara e proteção contra a infecção respiratória. Por fim, outra revisão sistemática demonstrou que máscaras são usadas na prevenção da propagação de vírus respiratórios.Conclusão:
Como indicado para o benefício potencial das máscaras padrão TNT. Para o cenário atual de pandemia por COVID 19, recomenda-se a educação sobre o uso adequado de máscaras, relacionadas a medidas individuais de proteção.
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Collection:
Preprints
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 9: Noncommunicable diseases and mental health
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Goal 10: Communicable diseases
Database:
SciELO Preprints
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Systematic review
Language:
Portuguese
Year:
2020
Document type:
Preprint
