Knowledge and behaviour of community residents' face mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

COVID-19 is an infectious disease spreading through respiratory droplets. Using a face mask correctly is one of the essential preventive measures. We launched a survey to discover the current face mask-wearing problems for better prevention and control of the pandemic.

Setting/participants

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1240 residents in Shanghai during 18-28 February 2020. Stratified random sampling was adopted in the urban area, urban-rural fringe area and rural area. A mobile self-designed questionnaire was used.

Main outcome measures

Analysis of the demographic and sociological factors influencing residents' face mask type selection, disposable surgical mask-wearing behaviour, replacement time and the storage method for reuse of disposable s

SUBMITTER: Tang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8844952 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature