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Adults' Awareness about Mask Use

Year 2024, , 77 - 82, 14.03.2024
https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1411206

Abstract

Objective: Respiratory pandemics cannot be prevented from spreading if the mask is not worn correctly. This study aims to determine people's awareness of mask use and the factors that influence mask use during a period when masks are mandatory.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in a university hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020), when mask use was mandatory. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics and mask use.
Results: In the presented study, 705 people were included. The mean age of the participants was 35.86±8.77 (18-65) years old and 71.2% (n=502) were male, and 45.5% (n=321) were university graduates. Full compliance with the pandemic rules was achieved by 83.7% of women (n=170) and 58.0% of men (n=291) (p<0.001). While 77.6% (n=547) used surgical/medical masks, 60.4% (n=426) reported using the same mask more than once. Of these, 44.8% (n=191) washed the mask, 36.9% (n=157) ventilated the mask and 18.3% (n=78) did nothing before reuse. Among mask wearers, 51.9% (n=366) reported breathing difficulties and 33.2% (n=234) reported that wearing a mask had a negative psychological impact.
Conclusions: It has been determined that there is a lack of information on the use of masks, even during the COVID-19 pandemic where the use of masks is mandatory. It is important that the mask is used correctly to provide effective protection. Efforts should be accelerated to ensure that all segments of the society are sufficiently aware of this issue.

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Yetişkinlerin Maske Kullanımına İlişkin Farkındalığı

Year 2024, , 77 - 82, 14.03.2024
https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1411206

Abstract

Amaç: Solunum yolu ile yayılan salgınların önlenmesi için maskenin doğru şekilde takılması gerekir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, maske kullanımının zorunlu olduğu bir dönemde insanların maskeye ilişkin farkındalığını ve maske kullanımını etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu tanımlayıcı çalışma, maske kullanımının zorunlu olduğu COVID-19 pandemisi sırasında (Haziran 2020) bir üniversite hastanesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar sosyo-demografik özelliklerin ve maske kullanımına ilişkin ifadelerin yer aldığı bir anketi cevaplamıştır.
Bulgular: Sunulan çalışmaya 705 kişi katıldı. Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 35,86±8,77 (18-65) olup, %71,2'si (n=502) erkek, %45,5'i (n=321) üniversite mezunu idi. Kadınların %83,7'si (n=170) ve erkeklerin %58,0'ı (n=291) pandemi kurallarına tam uyum sağladığını belirtti (p<0,001). Katılımcıların %77,6'sı (n=547) cerrahi/tıbbi maske kullanırken, %60,4'ü (n=426) aynı maskeyi birden fazla kez kullandığını bildirdi. Bunların %44,8'i (n=191) maskeyi yıkıyor, %36,9'u (n=157) maskeyi havalandırıyor ve %18,3'ü (n=78) herhangi bir işlem yapmadan yeniden kullanıyordu. Maske kullananların %51,9'u (n=366) solunum güçlüğü yaşadığını ve %33,2'si (n=234) maske takmanın psikolojisini olumsuz etkilediğini belirtti.
Sonuç: Maske kullanımının zorunlu olduğu COVID-19 pandemisi sırasında bile maske kullanımına ilişkin bilgi eksikliği olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Etkili koruma sağlamak için maskenin doğru kullanılması önemlidir. Toplumun tüm kesimlerinin doğru maske kullanmasını sağlamak için çalışmalar hızlandırılmalıdır.

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  • 2- TRT Haber. Bir dönem kapandı: Maskesiz sosyal hayat başladı. [cited 2023 Dec 27]. Available from: https://www.trthaber.com/haber/gundem/bir-donem-kapandi-maskesiz-sosyal-hayat-basladi-684067.html.
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  • 4- Kim HJ, Han SY. Mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive survey in South Korea. Nurs Health Sci. 2022;24(2):351-9.
  • 5- Brandt C, Rabenau HF, Wicker S. Attitudes of influenza‐vaccinated health care workers toward mask stop revent nosocomial transmission of influenza. Influenza and other respiratory viruses. 2011;5(1):61-6.
  • 6- Ha KM. Changes in awareness on face mask use in Korea. Public Health Nurs. 2022;39(2):506-8.
  • 7- Wang C, Chudzicka-Czupała A, Grabowski D, Pan R, Adamus K, Wan X, et al. The association between physical and mental health and face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of two countries with different views and practices. Front Psychiatry. 2020;11:569981.
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  • 14- Kocabaş H, İlhan MA, Akoğlu Ö, Sarıkaya R, Altınsoy Y, Gür K. Pandemi sürecinde hemşirelik öğrencileri ve yakınlarının maske kullanım davranışları. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi.2021;3(2):79-95.
  • 15- Atzema CL, Mostarac I, Button D, Austin PC, Javidan AP, Wintraub L, et al. Assessing effective mask use by the public in two countries: an observational study. BMJ Open. 2021;11(12):e049389.
  • 16- TC İletişim Bakanlığı. Ücretsiz maske dağıtımı başladı. [cited 2023 Dec 27]. Available from: https://www.iletisim.gov.tr/turkce/yerel_basin/detay/ucretsiz-maske-dagitimi-basladi
  • 17- Milošević D, Middel A, Savić S, Dunjić J, Lau K, Stojsavljević R. Mask wearing behavior in hot urban spaces of Novi Sad during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sci Total Environ. 2022;815:152782.
  • 18- Shein SL, Whitticar S, Mascho KK, Pace E, Speicher R, Deakins K. The effects of wearing face masks on oxygenation and ventilation at rest and during physicalactivity. PLoSOne. 2021;16(2).
  • 19- Xiao J, Shiu EYC, Gao H, Wong JY, Fong MW, Ryu S, et al. Nonpharmaceutical measures for pandemic ınfluenza in nonhealthcare settings-personal protective and environmental measures. Emerg Infect Dis. 2022;26(5):967-75.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Fatma Gökşin Cihan 0000-0001-7393-6860

Hatice Küçükceran 0000-0002-0581-9934

Yasemin Durduran 0000-0003-0455-0627

Funda Gökgöz Durmaz 0000-0003-3043-5809

Publication Date March 14, 2024
Submission Date December 28, 2023
Acceptance Date February 29, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024

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APA Cihan, F. G., Küçükceran, H., Durduran, Y., Gökgöz Durmaz, F. (2024). Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use. Konuralp Medical Journal, 16(1), 77-82. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1411206
AMA Cihan FG, Küçükceran H, Durduran Y, Gökgöz Durmaz F. Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use. Konuralp Medical Journal. March 2024;16(1):77-82. doi:10.18521/ktd.1411206
Chicago Cihan, Fatma Gökşin, Hatice Küçükceran, Yasemin Durduran, and Funda Gökgöz Durmaz. “Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16, no. 1 (March 2024): 77-82. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1411206.
EndNote Cihan FG, Küçükceran H, Durduran Y, Gökgöz Durmaz F (March 1, 2024) Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use. Konuralp Medical Journal 16 1 77–82.
IEEE F. G. Cihan, H. Küçükceran, Y. Durduran, and F. Gökgöz Durmaz, “Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 77–82, 2024, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1411206.
ISNAD Cihan, Fatma Gökşin et al. “Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use”. Konuralp Medical Journal 16/1 (March 2024), 77-82. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1411206.
JAMA Cihan FG, Küçükceran H, Durduran Y, Gökgöz Durmaz F. Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16:77–82.
MLA Cihan, Fatma Gökşin et al. “Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 16, no. 1, 2024, pp. 77-82, doi:10.18521/ktd.1411206.
Vancouver Cihan FG, Küçükceran H, Durduran Y, Gökgöz Durmaz F. Adults’ Awareness about Mask Use. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2024;16(1):77-82.