Mask use in public places in Maputo City, Mozambique: Cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of face masks is one of the preventive measures that Mozambique adopted in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. A study carried out from May 25 to June 6, 2020 found that although many wore masks, incorrect use was observed in 27.5% of the population observed. This data collection aimed to measure the degree of mask use compliance during a more protracted, higher second wave of transmission.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the City of Maputo from 19 to 28 October 2020 through direct observation of mask use of all individuals present in markets, supermarkets and bus terminals. The data were collected using mobile phones with the Open Data Kit Collect (ODK) data collection program. Sociodemographic characteristics, mask use, and type

SUBMITTER: Balate D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10395954 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature