Use of Respiratory Protection Devices by Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Shashina, Ekaterina A.; Makarova, V. V.; Shcherbakov, Denis V.; Isiutina-Fedotkova, T.S.; Zabroda, Nadezhda N.; Ermakova, Nina A.; Skopin, Anton Yu.; Mitrokhin, Oleg V.

doi:10.3390/ijerph18115834

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“…[11] In study conducted by Ekaterina A Shashina et al revealed that 89.1% of their participant used disposable medical face masks, 27.4% used reusable cloth face masks and 13.2% used respirators. [12] But in our study, cloth mask (91%) was more popular among the participants followed by respirators (N95) (88%), and 70% of the study participants would use single use surgical mask and 23% preferred using cloth mask.…”

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Awareness, Preferences, and Consequences of Mask Usage among MBBS Students

Bushra Jabeen,

Santosh Biradar,

Srinivas Reddy

et al. 2023

IJPHRD

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Background: Research studies have shown that the wearing mask for more than 4 hours could lead to Nasal, Skin, Pressure, and other miscellaneous symptoms. MBBS students tend to use masks for longer duration than any other set of people.There is limited evidence of adverse effects of prolonged mask usage among MBBS students.This study was conducted with objectives to:To assess the knowledge, practice and preferences of mask usage, to estimate the prevalence and determine the adverse effects of prolonged mask wearing among MBBS students. Material and Methods: This is a Cross sectional study conducted among 313 MBBS Students of ESIC MedicalCollege and Hospital, Kalaburagi, through an online semi-structured Questionnaire. The collected information is analyzed using MS Excel and SPSS software. Conclusion:In this study it was observed that the knowledge and practice among participants were positively correlated and most of the consequences were negatively correlated with the practice. Thus, participants with good knowledge and practice scores had few complaints while wearing mask for prolonged hours.

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Awareness, Preferences, and Consequences of Mask Usage among MBBS Students

Bushra Jabeen,

Santosh Biradar,

Srinivas Reddy

et al. 2023

IJPHRD

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“…The suboptimal FM use knowledge could be related to the students’ lack of interest in exploring the proper use of FM because most of them had learned how to use personal protective equipment. This lack of interest among health care students could also be associated with the lack of interest among students to read manufacturer instructions on proper FM use and decontamination [ 28 ].…”

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Face Mask Use and Social Distancing Attitude of Healthcare Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Study

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This multi-disciplinary, cross-sectional, and descriptive study investigated health care students’ face mask use knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) and social distancing attitudes. The study was carried out from October to December 2021 and surveyed 543 health care students selected via convenience sampling from the three Shaqra University campuses in Saudi Arabia. Standard multiple linear regressions were conducted on face mask use KAP and social distancing attitude to identify their significant associated factors. The students in this study had poor knowledge and a neutral attitude towards and modest use practices of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being female, being a nursing student, and having greater self-reported COVID-19-prevention knowledge were related to higher levels of face mask use knowledge. Having higher face mask use knowledge was linked to better attitude and practice. Knowledge of COVID-19 and its prevention and decreased COVID-19 risk perception were associated with better face mask use practices. The students had more positive than negative attitudes toward social distancing. Having known someone who was infected by the virus, lower risk perception, and better face mask use practices were associated with more positive social distancing attitudes. The findings imply the need to ensure that future health care practitioners are knowledgeable, have a positive attitude and good practices concerning face mask use, and have positive attitudes toward social distancing. The study implications are relevant for health care education in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

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“…When the populace began receiving mass vaccinations, wearing face masks was still crucial as a precaution to reduce the chance of contracting the coronavirus (Lesser & Whittaker, 2021). This is owing to the virus's fast propagation of new strains that are more infectious than the original (Shashina et al, 2021). However, it is possible that the pandemic will continue to spread despite the creation of specific COVID-19 prophylaxis.…”

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“…However, it is possible that the pandemic will continue to spread despite the creation of specific COVID-19 prophylaxis. Where, it is challenging to vaccinate a significant section of the population in a short time for a variety of actual and perceived reasons: contraindications, chronic conditions, and certain individuals' antivaccination attitudes must all be considered (Lesser & Whittaker, 2021;Shashina et al, 2021).…”

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Nursing Faculty Members’ Perception Regarding Wearing Mask and Accepting Coronavirus Vaccines

Saeed¹,

Al‐Jubouri²

2023

MJN

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The COVID-19 pandemic is posing significant public-health issues. Broad adoption of preventative measures such as masking and vaccination is required to keep the pandemic under control. As nursing faculty play an important role in the future of nursing, their perception regarding wearing mask and taking vaccine can be crucial in preventive measures regarding COVID-19. The study aims to assess the perception of nursing faculty regarding wearing mask and coronavirus vaccines. A descriptive correlational design was used to guide this study. A total of 76 nursing faculty members in six colleges of nursing at six different universities in Iraq were selected by convenience sampling. Each faculty member received a questionnaire and consent form to be signed. from February 1, 2022 to February 24, 2022. The sampling method was applied in this study using a non-probability purposive method. Data were collected from faculty using questionnaire distributed at the faculty member's offices consisted of demographic characteristics and 32 items about the Face Mask Perception Scale and 11 items about VAC-COVID-19 scale. The results indicated that the majority of faculty had a positive perception of wearing facial masks (n = 69; 90.8%). The results also revealed that the majority of faculty have somewhat sound perception of coronavirus vaccine (n = 67; 88.2%). In this study, we described nursing faculty members' perceptions of the mask use and coronavirus vaccines during COVID-19 pandemic. According to the findings, the organization of work of the faculty, and the efforts of them in this crisis are being very effective.

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Use of Respiratory Protection Devices by Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 13 publications

References 51 publications

Awareness, Preferences, and Consequences of Mask Usage among MBBS Students

Awareness, Preferences, and Consequences of Mask Usage among MBBS Students

Face Mask Use and Social Distancing Attitude of Healthcare Students: A Multi-Disciplinary Study

Nursing Faculty Members’ Perception Regarding Wearing Mask and Accepting Coronavirus Vaccines

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