A technical review of face mask wearing in preventing respiratory COVID-19 transmission

Liao, Mingrui; Liu, Huayang; Xi, Wang; Hu, Xuzhi; Huang, Yuhao; Liu, Xuqing; Brenan, Keith; Mecha, Jerphason; Nirmalan, Mahesh; Lu, Jian R.

doi:10.1016/j.cocis.2021.101417

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“…In addition, in this period all people were required to wear a face covering outdoors and/or in public places [ 18 – 20 ]. Facial masks have been proven to be an effective method of protection in this pandemic, which both reduces the exhalation of virus-laden aerosols from a COVID patient and minimizes the inhalation of airborne virus-laden aerosols by the subjects surrounding the patient [ 12 , 17 , 21 ]. This social scenario of restrictive measures adopted by the authorities represent a unique and exceptional event in recent world history and provided a great opportunity to evaluate the impact of social isolation to upper respiratory infections.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of otitis media with effusion in adults and children: a multicenter study

Iannella

Magliulo

Lechien

et al. 2021

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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Purpose To compare and analyze the incidence of otitis media with effusion (OME), before and during the COVID-19-related pandemic period, to evaluate the effects of the social changes (lockdown, continuous use of facial masks, social distancing, reduction of social activities) in the OME incidence in children and adults. Methods The number of diagnosed OME in e five referral centers, between 1 March 2018 and 1 March 2021, has been reviewed and collected. To estimate the reduction of OME incidence in children and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic period the OME incidence in three period of time were evaluated and compared: group 1—patients with OME diagnosis achieved between 1/03/2018 and 01/03/2019 (not pandemic period). Group 2—patients with OME diagnosis achieved between 1/03/2019 and 1/03/2020 (not pandemic period). Group 3—patients with OME diagnosis achieved between 1/03/2020 and 1/03/2021 (COVID-19 pandemic period). Results In the non-pandemic periods (group 1 and 2), the incidence of OME in the five referral centers considered was similar, with 482 and 555 diagnosed cases, respectively. In contrast, the OME incidence in the same centers, during the pandemic period (group 3) was clearly reduced with a lower total number of 177 cases of OME estimated. Percentage variation in OME incidence between the first non-pandemic year considered (group 1) and the pandemic period (group 3) was—63, 3%, with an absolute value decrease value of—305 cases. Similarly, comparing the second non-pandemic year (group 2) and the pandemic year (group 3) the percentage variation of OME incidence was—68, 1% with an absolute value of—305 cases decreased. Conclusions Our findings showed a lower incidence of OME during the pandemic period compared with 2 previous non pandemic years. The drastic restrictive anti-contagion measures taken by the Italian government to contain the spread of COVID-19 could have had a positive impact on the lower OME incidence during the last pandemic year.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of otitis media with effusion in adults and children: a multicenter study

Iannella

Magliulo

Lechien

et al. 2021

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

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“…The low adherence may be related to mixed messages and late implementation of mandatory masks in Canada. Research (Liao et al, 2021) has found mask-wearing to be one of the most important measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. At the same time, a vocal minority has protested mask mandates across Canada.…”

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Adherence to and Motivations for Complying with Public Health Measures Among Adolescents During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic in Canada

Craig¹,

Me²,

Feldman³

et al. 2021

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To mitigate the burden of COVID-19 on healthcare systems and to reduce infections and associated deaths, public health measures including physical distancing and mask-wearing have been recommended. We know little regarding important predictors of adherence and motivation to engage in public guidelines among at-risk populations, such as adolescents. Objectives. The purpose of the present study was to examine differences in adherence to public health measures across provinces, and to examine developmental differences in both adherence and motivations to engage in public health among adolescents and adults across Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. Participants from two samples, including adolescents (N=788, 56.7% female, M=15.68, SD=1.36) and adults (N=578, 94.6% female; M=45.12, SD=5.83) completed online quesionnaires during the summer 2020. Results. Both adolescents and adults in provinces mandating masks were more likely to wear a mask. There were no provincial differences in adherence to social distancing. Adolescents were more likely to be motivated by social reasons, while adults were motivated by social responsibility. For both adults and adoeslcents, social responsibility was associated with more adherence to public health measures, while social concerns(e.g., maintaining social ties, social judgment) was associated with less adherence. Conclusion. Adherence to public health measures was mixed, with most participants reporting socializing in-person with people outside of their home. At the time of the survey, provincial mask mandates were associated with more mask-wearing. Results also suggest social responsibility was the main predictor of increased adherence to public health measures.

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“…COVID-19, a new disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a public concern, prevalent all over the world, and killing countless people [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] ]. To date, various systems including antimicrobial metallic, metal oxide nanoparticles, and other antiviral materials were employed to fight against microorganisms [ [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] ].…”

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Recent breakthroughs of antibacterial and antiviral protective polymeric materials during COVID-19 pandemic and after pandemic: Coating, packaging, and textile applications

Mallakpour

Azadi

Hussain

2021

Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science

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The global epidemic owing to COVID-19 has generated awareness to ensuring best practices for avoiding the microorganisms spread. Indeed, due to the increase in infections caused by bacteria and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, the global demand for antimicrobial materials is growing. New technologies by employing polymeric systems are of great interest. Virus transmission by contaminated surfaces leads to the spread of infectious diseases, so, antimicrobial coatings are significant in this regard. Moreover, antimicrobial food packaging is beneficial to prevent the spread of microorganisms during food processing and transportation. Further, antimicrobial textiles show an effective role. We aim to provide a review of prepared antimicrobial polymeric materials for use in coating, food packaging, and textile during the COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic.

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A technical review of face mask wearing in preventing respiratory COVID-19 transmission

Cited by 179 publications

References 76 publications

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of otitis media with effusion in adults and children: a multicenter study

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of otitis media with effusion in adults and children: a multicenter study

Adherence to and Motivations for Complying with Public Health Measures Among Adolescents During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic in Canada

Recent breakthroughs of antibacterial and antiviral protective polymeric materials during COVID-19 pandemic and after pandemic: Coating, packaging, and textile applications

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