What are the 'four pitfalls' behind wearing a mask?
According to a study published in June 2020, it is said that a
Four potential consequences of wearing face masks we need to be wary of
https://theconversation.com/four-potential-consequences-of-wearing-face-masks-we-need-to-be-wary-of-140273
Olga Perski, who studies behavioral science and health at University College London in the UK, and David Simmons, who studies zoonosis at the Royal College of Veterinary Medicine, said, When deciding whether to implement safety measures, it is important to carefully consider the balance between the benefits and the potential disadvantages,'' he said. I pointed out four.
◆1: There is a risk that hand washing will be neglected due to a sense of security
As a result of regulations to improve safety, dangerous behavior may be triggered as if to offset the reduced risk. This phenomenon is called ' risk compensation behavior ' or ' Peltzmann effect '. For example, if safety regulations such as wearing seat belts of automobiles are set, reckless driving such as speed driving may become rampant. It is said that it is due to this phenomenon.
In fact, a study on the effectiveness of masks carried out by Perski and colleagues found that 'experimental groups instructed to wear masks had significantly less use of hand sanitizers than those who did not.' I know that.
◆2: Wearing the mask may not be thorough
According to Perski and others, a mask must always be properly worn while in contact with others in order for it to be effective, which may not always be the case. That. In the medical field in recent years, instead of compliance, which means that the patient complies with the instructions of the doctor, as a concept necessary for advancing appropriate treatment, “a patient fully understands the treatment and '
The aforementioned study by Perski and colleagues analyzed a total of 21 papers discussing the effects of masks across a total of 21 papers, among which the adherence of participants in the experiment was 'good'. There were only 3 papers I did. From this, Perski et al. said, 'Considering that COVID-19 is causing a lot of damage worldwide, adherence is more important than ever.'
◆3: Masks may carry the infection
COVID-19 is, by the 'contagious' touching the mouth and nose with a hand in which the particles of the virus is attached to infection . It is known that the number of times humans touch the face is 15 to 23 times an hour on average , but if the face becomes itchy due to wearing a mask, the number of times touching the face will increase further. It is expected.
About this, Ben Killingley, an infectious disease specialist at Whittington Hospital in London, said, 'If the mask blocks the virus, contamination will also occur outside the mask, so if you touch the surface of the mask. Your hands can also become contaminated, which can lead to new infections.'
◆ 4: Disposable masks generate a large amount of garbage
Masks can be a direct cause of COVID-19 as well as a source of environmental pollution. According to the UCL Plastic Waste Innovation Hub, a research institute investigating plastic waste, about 66,000 tons of contaminated plastic waste per year is worn by about 68 million British people wearing a disposable mask each day. It is estimated that it will occur.
With this in mind, Perski et al. said, “WHO encourages even the average person to wear a mask in places where it is difficult to keep a distance, such as public transport. In addition, We strongly recommend that you manage it carefully, avoid touching your face, use reusable items instead of disposable masks, and be careful and safely dispose of them after the expiration date.'' It was
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