Open Access<p>Correct Use of Facemask Among Health Professionals in the Context of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)</p>
Author(s) -
Yohannes Tekalegn,
Biniyam Sahiledengle,
Kebebe Bekele,
Abdi Tesemma,
Tesfaye Aseffa,
Zinash Teferu Engida,
Alemu Girma,
Alelign Tasew,
Demisu Zenbaba,
Rameto Aman,
Kenbon Seyoum,
Demelash Woldeyohannes,
Birhan Legese
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
risk management and healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1594
DOI - 10.2147/rmhp.s286217
Subject(s) - personal protective equipment , context (archaeology) , medicine , hygiene , covid-19 , logistic regression , health professionals , family medicine , health care , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , paleontology , economics , biology , economic growth
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mainly spreads through respiratory droplets and close contacts. Wearing a facemask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, the use of PPE alone does not provide a sufficient level of protection, and correct use and disposal are required. Hence, this study aimed to assess health professionals' practice regarding proper use of facemask in the perspectives of COVID-19 prevention.