Assessment of Proficiency of N95 Mask Donning Among the General Public in Singapore
Wesley Yeung, Kennedy Yao Yi Ng, Jie Ming Nigel Fong, Judy Sng, Bee Choo Tai, Sin Eng Chia
Abstract
With the advent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, mask-wearing among the general public has become commonplace, leading to a worldwide shortage. 1 However, there is little data on mask-wearing proficiency in the general public. A single study performed in the US after Hurricane Katrina, when individuals donned masks for mold remediation, found that only 24% of participants demonstrated proper technique. 2 Incorrectly worn masks may not confer effective protection against COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineGerontologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseInfection Control and Ventilation