Abstract

A total of 320 children, aged 1 to 14 years were observed to ascertain the prevalence of face mask usage and the factors affecting the same. 67% of children used face masks, but only 25% of them used them correctly. Factors such as age, type of school, socioeconomic status, maternal education, history of allergic diseases, COVID vaccination status of the parents, and having a sibling were significantly associated with the use of face masks. Age-appropriate targeted health interventions should be implemented to improve proper mask usage.

中文翻译：

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COVID-19 大流行期间儿童有效使用口罩的流行率和预测因素

摘要

本研究对 320 名 1 岁至 14 岁的儿童进行了观察，以确定口罩使用率及其影响因素。67%的儿童使用口罩，但只有25%正确使用。年龄、学校类型、社会经济地位、母亲受教育程度、过敏性疾病史、父母的新冠疫苗接种情况以及有兄弟姐妹等因素与口罩的使用显着相关。应实施适合年龄的有针对性的健康干预措施，以改善口罩的正确使用。