Perceived barriers to facemask adherence in the covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan-A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore perceived barriers associated with facemask adherence to prevent spread of COVID-19 spread in Pakistani population.

Methodology

A cross sectional study was conducted from 25-July 2020 to 5-August 2020. Participants of both genders of age >17 years, currently residing in Pakistan, who had access to internet and understood English were included in the survey. The survey was designed on Google form and was distributed digitally across different areas of Pakistan via social media. Survey included questions regarding socio-demographics, facemask adherence and perceived barriers related to facemask adherence such as perceived risks, health concerns, comfort, social influences, religious/cultural norms and social protocols and health recommendations. SPSS versi

SUBMITTER: Abid K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9119489 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature