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Knowledge and practice of masks during COVID-19 among non-teaching staff in a tertiary health care Centre, India

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Original Article

Author Details : Poonam Kushwaha*, Ashish Pundhir, Anju Gahlot, Lakshmi Singh

Volume : 13, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 791-796

https://10.18231/j.pjms.2023.144

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Abstract

Introduction: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has infected millions worldwide. Preventive interventions are beneficial to mitigate transmission, containment of the disease, and stop the resurgence of another wave of the pandemic.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among non-teaching staff, aged 18 years or above willing to voluntarily participate to assess knowledge and practice of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary health care center. we also addressed the need for the use of face masks even after the vaccination is done.
Results: Subjects demonstrated good knowledge about transmission and practice of preventive measures for COVID-19. Among those, who were always (100%) using masks, marital status, education, and occupation had a significant association with the frequency of use of masks. While those, who were mostly (>50%) using masks, marital status, and education were significant determinants of the frequency of use of masks.
Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of knowledge and appropriate practice of the use of masks, which can help policymakers to predict success & make necessary modifications based on it, to stop transmission and fluctuation in the declining phase of covid-19 pandemic.
 

Keywords: COVID-19, COVID appropriate behaviour, Knowledge, Practice, Mask, Health care Worker

How to cite : Kushwaha P, Pundhir A, Gahlot A, Singh L, Knowledge and practice of masks during COVID-19 among non-teaching staff in a tertiary health care Centre, India. Panacea J Med Sci 2023;13(3):791-796

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