Community practice of using face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Naam, Yaser A. Al; Elsafi, Salah H.; Alkharraz, Zeyad S.; Alfahad, Othman A.; Al-Jubran, Khalid M; Zahrani, Eidan M. Al

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0247313

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“…This study showed that students’ overall utilization of face masks was more than 1.5 times greater than a survey conducted in Malaysia [ 2 , 5 ], which is similar to the reported from Hong Kong Chinese study [ 20 ] and the reported in a Saudi Arabian study [ 21 ]. A systematic review and meta-analysis undertaken to investigate the efficiency of face masks in preventing respiratory virus transmission revealed that proper mask use by healthcare and non-healthcare workers can lower the risk of respiratory virus infection by 80% [ 22 ].…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of face mask utilization and associated factors in COVID-19 pandemic among Wachemo University Students, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Larebo¹,

Erkalo²

2021

PLoS ONE

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Introduction The widespread use of face masks by the general public may help to prevent the spread of viruses. Face masks are thought to be a good strategy to protect against respiratory diseases such as the Coronavirus. Identifying student knowledge, attitude, and practice about the use of face masks is crucial to detect vulnerabilities and respond rapidly to avoid the spread of the infection. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices of face mask utilization and associated factors in the COVID-19 pandemic among college students. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed from February to March 2021 among 764 students from Wachemo University, Southern Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was used in the study. The sample size for each department was allocated in proportion to the number of students in that department, and each respondent was chosen using a simple random sampling procedure. Data were collected using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26. To predict the relationship between the predictor and outcome variables, a logistic regression model was used. At a p-value of 0.05, statistical significance was declared. Results The study showed that the overall knowledge of the students was 223 (29.2%), their attitude was 673 (88.1%), and their practice was 684 (89.5%). The students from the college natural and computational sciences (AOR: 0.23; 95%CI: 0.13, 0.40) and students having good knowledge (AOR = 4.40; 95%CI; 2.13, 9.14) were found to be independently associated with face mask utilization. Conclusion When compared to other researches, the knowledge about the usage of face masks in this study was low, but the attitudes and practices were high. Authorities in areas that are in danger of a COVID-19 pandemic should plan and implement public awareness and education initiatives.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of face mask utilization and associated factors in COVID-19 pandemic among Wachemo University Students, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Larebo¹,

Erkalo²

2021

PLoS ONE

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“…A research group established the questionnaire after a wide-ranging review of the current literature. The questionnaire items were modified from two previously published studies ( 7 , 8 ). The questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms among the people in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices using a five-point Likert scale and single-choice questions.…”

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Face Masks Use and Its Role in Restraining the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Alqahtani²,

Aljedaie³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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Face masks (FM) play a role in limiting the spread of viral infections; despite this, their role is influenced by the population's adherence to wearing the FM. However, the impact on the effectiveness of the FM is variable in various communities. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices toward FM use during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. This observational “cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.” The data was collected using an online questionnaire survey from September 8–21, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices using single choice questions and a five-point Likert scale. Among 1,356, respondents' the rate was 678 (50%), 207 (30.5%) were males and 471 (69.5%) females. Among the participants, Saudi citizens were (649; 95.7%), with University education (502; 74%) and were mostly (368; 54.3%) between 16 and 24 years of age. The participants (384; 56.6%, p < 0.001) had good knowledge about face masks, and more than half of the respondents, 531 (78.3%) (p < 0.001), showed a positive attitude. Most of the respondents (477, 70.2%) believed that everyone could use the face mask to minimize the spread of the disease; however (111; 16.4%) reported that they would not wear a face mask if the government did not recommend wearing it in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic. Saudi citizens have above-average knowledge and optimistic attitudes toward using face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The community is convinced about the face masks and believes that face masks play a predominant role in limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

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“…30,31 Studies reported that many Nigerians believe that COVID-19 is unreal since the fatality rate is low in the country and they do not see the need to use face masks. [30][31][32] Furthermore, many feel that wearing facemasks for a long time is uncomfortable. 32 Two-thirds (66.7%) of participants in our study are of the opinion that praying is effectual in preventing COVID-19.…”

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“…[30][31][32] Furthermore, many feel that wearing facemasks for a long time is uncomfortable. 32 Two-thirds (66.7%) of participants in our study are of the opinion that praying is effectual in preventing COVID-19. Another study done in North-Central Nigeria reported that 45.3% of their respondents' believed this also.…”

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COVID 19: Knowledge, opinions and prevention among the populace

Soroye¹,

Osagbemiro²

2022

Nig J Dent Res

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Objective: There was a lot of panic when the COVID-19 pandemic started because a lot was not known about it. However, as the disease unfolded, proven scientific universal precautions are recommended to curb its spread. Methods: This was a cross-sectional online survey of people living in Nigeria. Questionnaires were distributed to consenting participants using the SurveyMonkey and data was collected on sociodemographic knowledge of the aetiology and prevention of COVID-19. Analysis was done with the SPSS version 25. Results: Eighty-five participants with age ranging from 18 to 60 years took part in the study. The mean age was 37.35 ± 11.7years. Forty-seven (47%) had knowledge that COVID-19 infection is from a virus. 29.4% thought it is caused by biological weapons, 1.2% from 5G internet, 7.1% as government’s ploy to embezzle money and 9.4% conspiracy theory from the world leaders to reduce world’s population. All participants knew that hand washing is a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19 and majority agreed to the use of sanitizers, social distancing and disinfection of surfaces. Only 30.6% agreed that wearing of facemasks will serve as a preventive measure. Over 90% of the participants agreed that dissemination of appropriate information, use of universal precautions, isolation and intensive treatment of those infected can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 11.8% of participants knew that additional precautions are needed for aerosol generating procedures. Conclusion: The knowledge of COVID-19 aetiology is poor among the populace and the need to wear face masks as a preventive measure in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 needs to be emphasized.

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Community practice of using face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 36 publications

References 32 publications

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of face mask utilization and associated factors in COVID-19 pandemic among Wachemo University Students, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of face mask utilization and associated factors in COVID-19 pandemic among Wachemo University Students, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Face Masks Use and Its Role in Restraining the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Based Cross-Sectional Study

COVID 19: Knowledge, opinions and prevention among the populace

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