Community Knowledge About the Use, Reuse, Disinfection and Disposal of Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators: Results of a Study Conducted in a Dermatology Clinic at the University of Naples in Italy

Scalvenzi, Massimiliano; Villani, Alessia; Ruggiero, Angelo

doi:10.1007/s10900-020-00952-3

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“…In contrast, only 11.2% people in our study recommended their use for the general public and only 6.8% were found to be wearing them. Similar results were reported from Italy where surgical masks (80.6%) were the most common masks used in community settings (24). While three quarters (65.2%) of the Pakistani population wore a mask during the ongoing pandemic, a mere 5% followed all the correct techniques of face mask use, rendering the practice ineffective.…”

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confidence: 78%

“…The results of our study confirmed that three quarters of study population (73.2%) did not dispose their single use masks as per recommendation. Italy has been one of the most hard-hit countries in the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent Italian study concluded that 70.5% of their public threw used masks in general waste and only 13.4% in specific waste baskets (24). This is an alarming finding because face masks can serve as a vector for transmission of COVID-19 if not properly maintained and cleaned after every use or thrown away (25).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Compliance and Etiquettes of Using Face Masks in Public during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community-Based Survey from Islamabad, Pakistan

Fazal

Khawar

Raza

et al. 2021

PJPH

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Background: To determine the frequency of general public compliant to face mask and also to evaluate knowledge and practice of using face mask in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH) guidelines in our community. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was adopted. A sample of 190 people was recruited from public areas in Islamabad during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted over a period of two months between November and December 2020. Knowledge and etiquettes of face mask use were evaluated with the help of a self-developed questionnaire based on WHO and NIH guidelines. Statistical tests were applied to understand the association of knowledge with etiquettes and also to see the effects of demographic variables on them. Results: This study revealed that one fourth of the sample population was not wearing face masks in public. More than half were not concerned about COVID-19 pandemic and only one third knew about the national policy related to face mask usage. Only one-tenth of the population wore the correct type of mask recommended for general public use (cloth mask). The participant’s performance in the etiquette aspect of using face mask was also poor. Conclusion: The general public is unaware of Pakistan’s national policy on face masks. Although majority of the study population was compliant with wearing masks in public, results were unsatisfactory in terms of their etiquette. Effort is needed to increase the general public’s concern in value of using face mask and awareness about correct techniques.

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confidence: 99%

Compliance and Etiquettes of Using Face Masks in Public during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community-Based Survey from Islamabad, Pakistan

Fazal

Khawar

Raza

et al. 2021

PJPH

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“…14-17 A study showed that surgical masks reduce virus detection in large respiratory droplets and in aerosols, suggesting that the use of surgical face masks by infected patients will reduce virus transmission. 17 However, not all people are willing to wear masks. Although the prevalence rate of face mask use was fairly low in places such as Ahvaz, Iran, 18 the government has made it mandatory to wear masks in public in China.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A recent study has shown that incorrect mask treatment may increase the infection rate. 17 From the findings of the present survey, it is evident that medical personnel are more careful about the disposal of used masks, and this may be because they have health and financial incentives to do so.…”

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The Dilemma of Masks During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Chen¹,

Cheng²,

Wen³

et al. 2021

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Background: Many people have experienced novel coronavirus pneumonia since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China. The Chinese government has encouraged people to wear face masks in public places; however, due to the large population, there may be a series of problems related to this recommendation, including shortages of masks and lack of an optimal disposal method for used masks. Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand the current status of mask shortages and used masks in China. Methods: A questionnaire survey was designed to assess the current status of mask shortages and used masks. The differences among groups were analyzed with chi-square tests. Results: The constituent ratio of those who reuse masks was 61%. Obtaining masks from the drugstore was reported to be very difficult due to high demand and short supply, and approximately 1/3 of the respondents purchased expensive masks. Most people know how to properly handle used masks, and only 7% of them casually discard masks. However, 50% of respondents have seen others throw away used masks at will. A further subgroup analysis showed that respondents in Central China tended to use masks repeatedly, as did medical personnel. Females, people living in the central region, and medical personnel may find it more difficult to purchase masks in drugstores. Non-medical personnel may be more likely to buy expensive masks. Females, people living in the western region, and medical personnel may be more likely to know how to properly handle used masks and not to discard used masks at will. Medical personnel may be more likely to observe others discarding used masks at will. Conclusion:In response to COVID-19, the public should be encouraged to use face masks and are advised not to reuse or throw away masks at will due to safety concerns.

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“…[ 18 ] Almost 84% of our population agreed that they change masks when wet or after 8 h as compared to 65% in an Italian study. [ 19 ]…”

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Analysis of change in knowledge, attitude, and practices about COVID-19 following and awareness session in rural population of Western India

Shah

Desai

et al. 2021

Ind Psychiatry J

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Community Knowledge About the Use, Reuse, Disinfection and Disposal of Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators: Results of a Study Conducted in a Dermatology Clinic at the University of Naples in Italy

Cited by 20 publications

References 29 publications

Compliance and Etiquettes of Using Face Masks in Public during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community-Based Survey from Islamabad, Pakistan

Compliance and Etiquettes of Using Face Masks in Public during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community-Based Survey from Islamabad, Pakistan

The Dilemma of Masks During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Analysis of change in knowledge, attitude, and practices about COVID-19 following and awareness session in rural population of Western India

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