Factors associated with the use and reuse of face masks among Brazilian individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fernanda Maria Vieira Pereira Ávila Simon Ching Lam Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes Elucir Gir Natália Maria Vieira Pereira Caldeira Sheila Araujo Teles Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano Maithê de Carvalho E Lemos Goulart Thamara Rodrigues Bazilio Ana Cristina de Oliveira E Silva

Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2020)

virtually all the participants reported the use of masks, most frequently fabric masks. The findings draw attention to a risky practice, that of reusing surgical and paper masks. Therefore, guidelines, public policies, and educational strategies are needed to promote the correct use of masks to control and prevent COVID-19.

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healthcare
coronavirus disease
sars cov
public health
primary care
mental health
emergency department
quality improvement