Factors associated with the use of the N95 respirator in university students in the daily life of COVID-19

Jhon Alex Zeladita Huaman, María Josefa Arcaya Moncada, Roberto Zegarra Chapoñan, Gilmer Solis Sánchez, Rosane Gonçalves Nitschke, Iris Jara Huayta

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify the factors associated with the use of the N95 respirator in Nursing and Medical students in the daily life of the covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: Descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study carried out in 2020. A total of 830 students from three universities in Peru participated in the study. Associations were evaluated using Pearson's Chi-Square and multivariate Poisson modeling with log linkage. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found between the preference to use the N95 respirator in relation to masks according to the activity they perform (p=0.001) and where they live (p=0.005). The multivariate analysis reported that the associated characteristics were age, activity performed, perception and fear of being infected by covid-19. CONCLUSION: The choice of N95 respirator is influenced by individual factors and perceptions. Spaces are needed to discuss daily life, the way of living, caring and educating, considering the socioeconomic dimensions and beliefs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e20210412
JournalRevista brasileira de enfermagem
Volume75
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

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