Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards face mask use among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation, India, March 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wearing a mask is one of the simplest ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Studies reported poor mask compliance in Greater Chennai Corporation, India. Hence, we described the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding mask use among adults (≥18 years) in Greater Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation in March 2021. We estimated the sample size to be 203 per strata (slum and non-slum). We used a simple random sampling technique to select 20 locations using a digital map in the slum and non-slum areas. After reaching the location chosen, we selected 10 consecutive households and one adult (≥18 years of age) from each household. We used a validated, semi-structured quest

SUBMITTER: Nagarajan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9367688 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature