The Efficacy of using cloth, surgical, KN95, N95 and full-face masks among Indonesian's travellers in COVID-19 era

Utami, Amalia Tri and Prasetya, Andika Bintang (2020) The Efficacy of using cloth, surgical, KN95, N95 and full-face masks among Indonesian's travellers in COVID-19 era. Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination, 11 (7). pp. 1-4. ISSN 2157-7560

Preview

Text 8486.pdf - Published Version Download (230kB) | Preview

Abstract

Background: The Effectiveness of Masks to Prevent COVID-19. During the Corona pandemic, masks became a very vital tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the importance of using masks to prevent this Coronavirus, few circulate are circulating on the market. Like the cheapest and many people use is a cloth mask. However, many travelers are still confused about wearing so many variants that sell in the market nowadays.

Aim: To know the best cover to reduce the probability of COVID 19 accidents among travelers in Indonesia.

Methods: The travelers in Indonesia were asked by questionnaire about the mask chosen, symptoms, and the rapid test value.

Result: 70.2% of Indonesian travellers without COVID 19 symptoms still use medical masks to prevent contracting the CoV2 virus.

Conclusion: Medical covers are even suitable for use as a means of personal protection for travelers who want to travel. Apart from being cheap, these masks are readily available in many shopping centres and are comfortable to wear while traveling.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Mask, Traveller, Covid 19
Subjects:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111716 Preventive Medicine
Divisions:	?? JDok ??
Depositing User:	dr. Amalia Tri Utami
Date Deposited:	15 Jun 2021 21:47

Downloads

Origin of downloads

Actions (login required)

View Item