Correct Use of Facemask Among Health Professionals in the Context of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Yohannes Tekalegn Efa Biniyam SahilediniglKebebe BekeleAbdi TesemmaTesfaye Assefa TadesseZinash Teferu EngidaAlemu GirmaAlelign Tasew Demisu Zenbaba Rameto Aman Kenbon Seyoum Demelash Woldeyohannes HandisoBirhan Legese

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2020)

This study revealed that health professionals' practice regarding the correct use of facemask in the context of COVID-19 prevention is very low. Receiving training related to proper utilization of personal protective equipment was found to favor the correct use of facemask. In this regard, health authorities should provide training to enable the rational and correct use of facemask among healthcare workers.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
public health
primary care
virtual reality
mental health