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Why not wearing mask during Covid-19 outbreak: Big question mark

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The qualitative research participants were 15 mothers, had children, and did not work. METHODS: Collecting data through in-depth interviews, observations, and field notes. The data were arranged into transcripts, analyzed through the process of data reduction, triangulation and conclusions. RESULTS: The resulting themes include: inner family conflicts, the mother of a central family figure, increased family burdens, lack of awareness, fluctuations in family income which are internal causes, while external causes are inconsistencies in implementing regulations, the uncertainty of information validity, lack of role models, restrictions in cultivating culture. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to strengthen multisectoral coordination continuously in fostering a culture of awareness of using masks during the Covid-19 period.

Source: Gaceta Sanitaria

DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.094

Authors: Sri Martini, Ira Kusumawaty, Yunike, Detiana, Jumiaty Nurung

Institutions: Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Palembang, Hasanuddin University

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Prevention and Impact

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $533