The effect of N95 designs on respirator fit and its associations with gender and facial dimensions
Nurul Amalina Khairul Hasni,
Rohaida Ismail,
Rosnawati Muhamad Robat
et al.
Abstract:This study examined the association of various brands of NIOSH-certified N95 filtering face-piece respirators (FFR) fit with facial dimensions and gender. One hundred and thirty-five participants (77 females and 58 males) were recruited from the previous facial anthropometry study among Malaysians in 2020. Quantitative respirator fit testing of six FFR were performed using the TSI Portacount Pro+ 8038 which comprised of four exercises (bending over, talking, up-down head movement, and side to side head movemen… Show more
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