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ArticleRevista espanola de salud publica2024

[Sociodemographic and environmental factors associated with mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic].

Aina Huguet-Torres, Miquel Bennasar-Veny, Enrique Castro-Sánchez, Aina M Yáñez

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Article in Revista espanola de salud publica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Aina Huguet-TorresDepartamento de Enfermería i Fisioterapia; Universidad de las Islas Baleares. Palma de Mallorca. España.
Miquel Bennasar-VenyDepartamento de Enfermería i Fisioterapia; Universidad de las Islas Baleares. Palma de Mallorca. España.
Enrique Castro-SánchezResearch Group on Global Health; Universidad de las Islas Baleares. Palma de Mallorca. España.
Aina M YáñezDepartamento de Enfermería i Fisioterapia; Universidad de las Islas Baleares. Palma de Mallorca. España.
Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands · ESUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization · ATUniversitat de les Illes Balears · ES

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Abstract

objectiveDuring COVID-19 pandemic, prevention measures were implemented to mitigate the community transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Compliance with these measures was influenced by several sociodemographic and environmental factors. However, literature addressing compliance with these prevention measures among the general population remains limited. The study aimed to assess the association of sociodemographic and environmental factors and mask usage during close contact situations.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1,778 individuals identified through close contact tracing of individuals diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 by the COVID-19 Coordination Center of Mallorca, from February to June 2021. A descriptive analysis was conducted, and a logistic regression model was utilized to evaluate factors associated with mask non-compliance.

resultsThe mean age of the participants was 42.8±17.4 years, with 53.6% being female. Among close contacts, 60.8% (95% CI: 57.8-62.3) did not use masks during their contact. No significant differences were observed between genders or across age groups (p=0.497 and p=0.536, respectively). Factors linked to mask non-compliance included the home setting, indoor spaces without ventilation, and closer physical distances (p<0.001).

conclusionsOur findings indicate that mask adherence was notably lower among close contacts exposed to higher risk. In future public health crises, interventions should be developed to raise awareness about risks and promote adherence to preventive and control measures.

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COVID-19AdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsSARS-CoV-2SpainCOVID-19Disease preventionFacial masksPersonal protectionPublic HealthPublic Health surveillanceRespiratory tract diseasesSARS-CoV-2Spain

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