ReviewRisk management and healthcare policy2021
Universal Use of Face Masks and Related Challenges During COVID-19 in Developing Countries.
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- A multi-country survey of the socio-demographic factors associated with adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Face Mask Use and Associated Factors Among Students: Mixed Methods Study.Interactive journal of medical research · 2023Article
- Disposable surgical masks affect the decomposition of Zostera muelleri.Marine pollution bulletin · 2023Article
- Can mask mandates boost nature-based tourism? The role of escapism and travel anxiety.PloS one · 2023Article
- Integration of IoT Sensors to Determine Life Expectancy of Face Masks.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Modeling COVID-19 Mortality Across 44 Countries: Face Covering May Reduce Deaths.American journal of preventive medicine · 2022Article
- Face Masks to Combat Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Processing, Roles, Requirements, Efficacy, Risk and Sustainability.Polymers · 2022Review
- Online public attention toward allergic rhinitis in Wuhan, China: Infodemiology study using Baidu index and meteorological data.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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- Government Intervention and the Price of KF94 Masks in the Covid-19 Era.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2021Article
- Validity and reliability of the Serbian COVID Stress Scales.PloS one · 2021Article
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- Covid-19 Knowledge and Perceptions Among Dental Specialists: A Cross-Sectional Online Questionnaire Survey.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2021Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Face-Mask Use Amid the Coronavirus 2019 Pandemic Among Public Transport Drivers in Gondar Town, A Cross-Sectional Study.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundGovernments have imposed physical and social distancing measures together with hand hygiene to contain COVID-19. However, maintaining the recommended social distancing less likely applicable in developing countries where the majority of the people depend on daily income. Countries like Ethiopia imposed universal use of face masks as an additional measure.
aimThis study aims to review and present the advantage and challenges of imposing universal use of face masks in the community and to forward possible recommendations.
methodsThe study was synthesized using a narrative literature review approach involving COVID-19 databases, published literature on COVID-19, and relevant news.
resultsThe first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Ethiopia was reported on March 13, 2020. Consequently, the government has taken swift actions including social distancing and strict hygienic measures to contain its transmission. However, new cases have started to increase with local transmission. Hence, the country imposed additional measures including universal use of face masks at public places. The universal use of masks requires a sufficient supply of masks with affordable costs. Moreover, awareness of the proper use of face masks and its disposal is another challenge affecting its effectiveness against corona virus infection.
conclusionUniversal use of face masks can contribute to the containment of the virus in the community if adequately available and properly used and managed after use. Encouraging local production with clear guidance, demonstration, and awareness creation helps to improve the accessibility and effectiveness of face masks particularly among the vulnerable population.
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