How the public used face masks in China during the coronavirus disease pandemic: A survey study.
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TL;DR: Nearly all (99%) people wore a mask during the covid-19 pandemic, with most demonstrating good compliance with face mask use, but the influence of age needs further investigation.
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About: This article is published in International Journal of Nursing Studies. The article was published on 01 Mar 2021. and is currently open access.
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