ArticleAntimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE2026
Postpandemic masking practices among health care personnel: beliefs, barriers, and opportunities for improving adherence in clinical settings.
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Abstract
Objective: This study examines gaps in mask-related behaviors, beliefs, and perceptions among healthcare personnel (HCP), investigates the influence of vaccination status on masking practices, and identifies opportunities to enhance adherence in clinical settings. Methods: A survey was conducted among HCP providing direct patient care at State University of New York Upstate Medical University from November 2024 to January 2025. Results: A total of 655 HCP responded to the survey. Of these, 335 (51.1%) reported being up to date on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, and 501 (76.5%) intended to receive the 2024 - 2025 influenza vaccine. Majority believed masking protects them ( Conclusion: These findings suggest self-reported masking adherence remains suboptimal, reflecting low perceived risk of COVID-19 infection in the postpandemic period. Targeted interventions highlighting masking as an important component of broader measures including vaccination, hand hygiene, and ventilation are needed to enhance hospital infection prevention and control.
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