Determinants of face mask-wearing behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic among Southeast Asian countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has claimed millions of lives, with severe economic impacts, particularly in resource-limited developing nations. Despite vaccines, face masks remain vital to curb transmission. However, variable adherence poses risks amid emerging variants.

Objectives

To identify mask-wearing determinants and associations with demographics, knowledge, perceived laws/enforcement, and concerns about disadvantages.

Study design and methods

Using survey data from 1200 respondents in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia (July-September 2021), binary logistic regression determined factors influencing individuals' face mask-wearing behaviour.

Results

Socio-demographic factors significantly predicted mask-wearing. Compliance increased with better knowledge of th

SUBMITTER: Duong AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614899 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature