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Facemasks reduce face trustworthiness perceived by deaf individuals [PDF]

Scientific Reports
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most people wore facemasks to protect themselves and others. Whilst this was recommendable, unfortunately facemasks represented a critical problem for deaf people by preventing lipreading.
Maria Arioli, Andrea Ciricugno, Chiara Ferrari, Tina Iachini, Zaira Cattaneo   +4 more
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Examining factors influencing public knowledge and practice of proper face mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study [PDF]

PeerJ
Background The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on people’s quality of life worldwide. Appropriate use of facemasks is an important checkpoint in containing the spread of infection, which was believed to provide the desired level of protection ...
Vigneshwaran Easwaran, Sultan Alshahrani, Mohammad Jaffar Sadiq Mantargi, Bhavana Bommireddy, Noohu Abdulla Khan, Sirajudeen Shaik Alavudeen, Narayana Goruntla, Tahani Almeleebia, Usman Thattarauthodiyil, Muhammad Awais   +9 more
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Impact of Concurrent Use of N95 and Surgical Masks on Peripheral Oxygen Saturation and Heart Rate Frequency—A Prospective Study during the COVID-19 Outbreak [PDF]

Medicina
Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 outbreak has necessitated the prolonged use of N95 facemasks in addition to traditional surgical facemasks by healthcare workers.
Anna Alessandri-Bonetti, Linda Sangalli, Patrizia Gallenzi   +2 more
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Prevalence and correlates of facemask usage during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) documented wearing facemasks in public as one of the most important prevention measures to limit COVID-19 spread.
Nelson Onira Alema, Christopher Okot, Emmanuel Olal, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Steven Baguma, Denish Omoya Ochula, Patrick Odong Olwedo, Johnson Nyeko Oloya, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Pamela Okot Atim, Godfrey Smart Okot, Ritah Nantale, Judith Aloyo, David Lagoro Kitara   +14 more
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The emergence of fashion elements in facemasks during the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from social media Part I: Investigation of facemask trends among Instagram fashion influencers [PDF]

Tekstilna industrija, 2021
The global Covid 19 pandemic introduced a new item in everyday dress-the facemask. During 2020, fashion elements crept in the design of this primarily functional item.
Tomovska Elena
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The emergence of fashion elements in protective facemasks during the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from social media: Part II: investigation of facemask trends among Pinterest users [PDF]

Tekstilna industrija, 2022
The global Covid 19 pandemic introduced a new item in everyday dress - the protective facemask. During 2020, fashion elements crept in the design of this primarily functional item.
Tomovska Elena
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Facemask Usage Among People With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Participatory Project

International Journal of Public Health, 2021
Objectives: Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes recurrent respiratory infections. People with PCD may be at high risk of severe COVID-19 and protection against SARS-CoV-2 is therefore important.
Eva S. L. Pedersen, Eugenie N. R. Collaud, Rebeca Mozun, Katie Dexter, Catherine Kruljac, Hansruedi Silberschmidt, Jane S. Lucas, Jane S. Lucas, COVID-PCD patient advisory group, Myrofora Goutaki, Myrofora Goutaki, Claudia E. Kuehni, Claudia E. Kuehni, Rindlisbacher Bernhard, Kruljac Catherine, Copeland Fiona, Silberschmidt Hansruedi, Dexter Katie, Dixon Lucy, Manion Michelle, Bellu Sara, Grieder Susanne   +21 more
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Behavioural risk-factors associated with the use of Facemask during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown period in Nigeria: online-based survey

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2022
Background:  The Coronavirus disease has rapidly become a public health challenge, with many countries adopting the usage of facemasks as one of the protective strategies against the virus.
Ogechukwu, Emmanuel Okondu, Khadija Abubakar, Maitanmi Julius Olatade, Akingbade Oluwadamilare, Adesuyi Emmanuel O, Olugasa Babasola, Anyanwu Favour Chiamaka, Ekezie Modestina Amuche, Ifediora Uchenna Loveth, Arulogun, Oyedunni S, Okondu Chinedu Worlu   +10 more
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Widespread occurrence of phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers in single-use facemasks collected in the United States

Environment International, 2022
Single-use or disposable facemasks have been widely used by the public for personal protection against the spread of COVID-19. The majority of disposable facemasks are made of synthetic polymers such as polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate (as ...
Krishnamoorthi Vimalkumar, Hongkai Zhu, Kurunthachalam Kannan   +2 more
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Healthcare Workers’ Experiences and Views of Using Surgical Masks and Respirators, and Their Attitudes on the Sustainability: A Semi-Structured Survey Study during COVID-19

Nursing Reports, 2021
A universal mask use was instituted in healthcare during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The extensive growth in the consumption of surgical masks and respirators brought new challenges.
Anu Venesoja, Kaisa Grönman, Susanna Tella, Salla Hiltunen, Krista Koljonen, Svetlana Butylina, Laura Rotinen, Paulus Torkki, Katri Laatikainen   +8 more
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