Assessment of Use and Fit of Face Masks Among Individuals in Public During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Pan, Xiangbin; Li, Xi; Kong, Pengxu; Wang, Lin; Wen, Bin; Xiao, Luoxi; Song, Honglin; Sun, Yi; Zhou, Hongmei; Jiang, Lu; Guo, Qiuzhe; Lin, Dan-Dan; Sun, Chaofen

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.2574

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“…In the earliest days of the disease, these included warnings about washing hands 8 , reducing proximity to others 9 , touching public surfaces 10 , and minimizing trips outside the home 11 . As evidence on transmission dynamics improved, recommendations shifted more precisely to not only wearing masks, but also making sure masks fit properly 12 , and ensuring the type of mask being used was effective 12 . As further evidence emerged, behaviors of interest expanded to include testing 13 , adhering to isolation guidelines when positive 14 , getting vaccinated 15 , and getting booster shots to maintain levels of immunity 16 .…”

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Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Ruggeri¹,

Stock²,

Haslam³

et al. 2022

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Social and behavioral science research proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the substantial increase in influence of behavioral science in public health and public policy more broadly. This review presents a comprehensive assessment of 742 scientific articles on human behavior during COVID-19. Two independent teams evaluated 19 substantive policy recommendations (“claims”) on potentially critical aspects of behaviors during the pandemic drawn from the most widely cited behavioral science papers on COVID-19. Teams were made up of original authors and an independent team, all of whom were blinded to other team member reviews throughout. Both teams found evidence in support of 16 of the claims; for two claims, teams found only null evidence; and for no claims did the teams find evidence of effects in the opposite direction. One claim had no evidence available to assess. Seemingly due to the risks of the pandemic, most studies were limited to surveys, highlighting a need for more investment in field research and behavioral validation studies. The strongest findings indicate interventions that combat misinformation and polarization, and to utilize effective forms of messaging that engage trusted leaders and emphasize positive social norms.

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confidence: 99%

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Ruggeri¹,

Stock²,

Haslam³

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…Lastly, face-to-mask gaps in daily communication could be another variable which affects the acoustic measures. 36 …”

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Reliability of Acoustic Measures in Dysphonic Patients With Glottic Insufficiency and Healthy Population: A COVID-19 Perspective

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“…The inability to maintain social distance in certain environments has lead to the enforcement of face masks during the time of COVID-19 [ 8 ]. The recommended usage of a surgical single-use mask was reported to be up to 4 h. It should be disposed of after 4 h or if the mask’s filter becomes moist and wet in order for the wearer to stay protected from a respiratory infection such as COVID-19 [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Integration of IoT Sensors to Determine Life Expectancy of Face Masks

Mudiyanselage

Lee

Hassani³

2022

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is widely used around the world to protect against environmental hazards. With the emergence of the COVID-19 virus, the use of PPE domestically has increased dramatically. People use preventive and protective mechanisms now more than ever, leading to the important question of how protective is the PPE that is being used. Face masks are highly recommended or mandatory during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic due to their protective features against aerosol droplets. However, an issue faced by many users of face masks is that they are entirely manual, with users having to decide for themselves whether their mask is still protective or if they should replace their mask. Due to the difficulty in determining this, people tend to overuse masks beyond their optimal usage. The research presented in this paper is an investigation of the viability of integrating IoT sensors into masks that are capable of collecting data to determine its usage. This paper demonstrates the usage of humidity and temperature sensors for the purpose of determining a mask’s usage status based on changes in these variables when a mask is put on and taken off. An evaluation was made on the usage of the two sensors, with the conclusion that a humidity sensor provides more accurate results. From this, we present a framework that takes into consideration the factors that affect a mask’s performance, such as time, humidity and temperature, to calculate the life expectancy of a mask.

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Assessment of Use and Fit of Face Masks Among Individuals in Public During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Cited by 19 publications

References 19 publications

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Evaluating expectations from social and behavioral science about COVID-19 and lessons for the next pandemic

Reliability of Acoustic Measures in Dysphonic Patients With Glottic Insufficiency and Healthy Population: A COVID-19 Perspective

Integration of IoT Sensors to Determine Life Expectancy of Face Masks

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