Motivations and Barriers for the Use of Face Coverings during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Messaging Insights from Focus Groups

Motivations and Barriers for the Use of Face Coverings during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Messaging Insights from Focus Groups

Widespread use of face coverings is a key public health strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, few studies have examined why Americans use or do not use face coverings, and little is known about the most effective messaging strategies. This study explored perceptions of face coverings,...

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Main Authors: Victoria S. Shelus, Simone C. Frank, Allison J. Lazard, Isabella C. A. Higgins, Marlyn Pulido, Ana Paula C. Richter, Sara M. Vandegrift, Rhyan N. Vereen, Kurt M. Ribisl, Marissa G. Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
health communication
face coverings
masks
health behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/24/9298

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https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/24/9298

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