Changes in awareness on face mask use in Korea
Kyoo‐Man Ha
Abstract
The present research aims to determine, from the perspective of public health nursing, how Koreans have implemented the mandatory use of face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak by increasing public awareness in the following order: familiarly wearing, frequently wearing, and always wearing a face mask. Other nations may consider applying in their own policies the lessons learned by Korea regarding changes in awareness on face mask use.
Topics & Concepts
Face masksFace (sociological concept)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Perspective (graphical)Public healthPsychology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakFace-to-faceMedicineOutbreakNursingSociologyComputer scienceVirologyDiseaseEpistemologySocial scienceInfectious disease (medical specialty)PhilosophyPathologyArtificial intelligenceInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Pandemic Impacts