Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards face mask use among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation, India, March 2021

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ID22079967
AuthorsRamya Nagarajan (0000-0001-7897-1120, National Institute of Epidemiology), Polani Rubeshkumar (0000-0002-0418-7592, National Institute of Epidemiology), Murugesan Jagadeesan, Mohankumar Raju (0000-0001-9316-8977, National Institute of Epidemiology), Manikandanesan Sakthivel (0000-0002-5438-3970, National Institute of Epidemiology), Sharan Murali (0000-0001-9062-2994, National Institute of Epidemiology), Muthappan Sendhilkumar (National Institute of Epidemiology), Kumaravel Ilangovan (0000-0003-0111-511X, National Institute of Epidemiology), Dineshkumar Harikrishnan (National Institute of Epidemiology), Vettrichelvan Venkatasamy (0000-0001-5142-9673, National Institute of Epidemiology), Parasuraman Ganeshkumar (0000-0001-7466-7965, National Institute of Epidemiology), Prabhdeep Kaur (0000-0002-8587-2363, National Institute of Epidemiology, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages938642-938642
Publication date2022-07-28
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.938642
PMID35968448
OpenAlexW4288084425
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited27

Background: Wearing a mask is one of the simplest ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Studies reported poor mask compliance in Greater Chennai Corporation, India. Hence, we described the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding mask use among adults (≥18 years) in Greater Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among residents of Greater Chennai Corporation in March 2021. We estimated the sample size to be 203 per strata (slum and non-slum). We used a simple random sampling technique to select 20 locations using a digital map in the slum and non-slum areas. After reaching the location chosen, we selected 10 consecutive households and one adult (≥18 years of age) from each household. We used a validated, semi-structured questionnaire for collecting data regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices for mask use. We estimated proportions and 95% CI for key variables and compared the variables between slums and non-slums. Results: -value < 0.05) between the slum (81.4%) and non-slum (92.3%). Nearly half (46.5%) of the participants did not like being forced to wear the mask. About 63.9% of the participants reported the practice of mask use while going out which was similar across slums and non-slums. Conclusion: Although the knowledge regarding mask use was good among the public, the attitude was unfavorable. We suggest continuous reinforcement by spreading awareness and educating the community on the appropriate use of the mask

Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Geography · Municipal corporation · Population · Slum · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Stratified sampling · Tamil · Demography · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Infection Control and Ventilation · Medicine · Skin Protection and Aging

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