Table 3: Adherence to protocol on wearing of facemask.
Variable |
Frequency (n = 340) |
Percent |
I wash or sanitize my hands before wearing face mask |
||
Yes |
110 |
32.4 |
No |
230 |
67.6 |
I ensure that the face mask I use is the appropriate size for me |
||
Yes |
325 |
95.6 |
No |
15 |
4.4 |
I secure the mask properly on my face with the elastic band |
||
Yes |
319 |
93.8 |
No |
21 |
6.2 |
I ensure that the face mask covers my mouth, nose and chin |
||
Yes |
311 |
91.5 |
No |
29 |
8.5 |
I avoid touching the outward side of the facemask when it is on my face |
||
Yes |
106 |
31.2 |
No |
234 |
68.8 |
I ensure that the part with the metal strip is on the upper side |
||
Yes |
198 |
58.2 |
No |
142 |
41.8 |
I press the metallic strip firmly on to the bridge of nose and face |
||
Yes |
191 |
56.2 |
No |
149 |
43.8 |