Table 4: Adherence to protocol on removing of facemask.

Variable

Frequency (n = 340)

Percent

Remove facemask appropriately

Yes

81

23.8

No

259

76.2

I wash or sanitize my hands before taking off the face mask

Yes

97

28.5

No

243

71.5

In removing the face mask, I touch only the elastic bands

Yes

318

93.5

No

22

6.5

I dispose of used medical mask in a lidded rubbish bin or wash homemade mask daily after use

Yes

278

81.8

No

62

18.2

After disposing the face mask, I wash or sanitize my hands

Yes

165

48.5

No

175

51.5