NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence of dermatological manifestations due to face mask use and its associated factors during COVID-19 among the general population of Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional survey
Authors : Simanta Roy, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Sreshtha Chowdhury, A. M. Khairul Islam, Auditia Deb, Shresta Chowdhury, Shahidur Rahman, Madhuritu Bhadra Medha, Antara Das Gupta, Afia Tasnim, Rifat Ara, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: PLOS One | Volume Number: 17 | Publication Year : 2022 | Issue Number: 6 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | ||
| Pages : 12 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: The study identified a 40.85% prevalence of dermatological symptoms among the general population in Bangladesh due to mask use. It highlights that surgical mask users and those with obesity or prior skin diseases are at higher risk. The findings suggest that modifications in mask usage patterns and the implementation of work recesses could mitigate these adverse skin effects. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Face mask, COVID-19, dermatological manifestations, Bangladesh, acne, allergy symptoms, traumatic symptoms, cross-sectional sur |
