Table 4: Adherence to protocol on removing of facemask.
Variable |
Frequency (n = 340) |
Percent |
Remove facemask appropriately |
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Yes |
81 |
23.8 |
No |
259 |
76.2 |
I wash or sanitize my hands before taking off the face mask |
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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 |
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Yes |
278 |
81.8 |
No |
62 |
18.2 |
After disposing the face mask, I wash or sanitize my hands |
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Yes |
165 |
48.5 |
No |
175 |
51.5 |