Open AccessFace Mask Practice and Technique During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nonrepresentative Cross-Sectional Study in Sudan
Author(s) -
Itimad IA Ayed,
Rehana Khalil,
Ishag Adam,
Osama AlWutayd
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s366099
Subject(s) - medicine , cross sectional study , pandemic , face masks , hygiene , covid-19 , family medicine , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The World Health Organization issued guidelines for face mask use in community settings during the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, data are limited on public compliance with those guidelines in Sudan. Therefore, this study assessed face mask-wearing practice and technique during the COVID-19 pandemic among residents of Sudan.