Publications by authors named "Aldo Flores-Gavino"
Frequency of Correct Mask Use Among Pedestrians in High-Flow Indoor Public Spaces: A Multicenter Analysis in the First and Second Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Peru.
Edward Mezones-Holguin Ali Al-Kassab-Córdova Percy Herrera-Añazco Vicente Aleixandre Benites-Zapata Carlos J Toro-Huamanchumo Aldo Flores-Gavino
J Prim Care Community Health
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how well pedestrians in Peru wore masks during the first and second waves of COVID-19 in busy indoor public spaces.
- Researchers observed nearly 2000 participants and found consistent overall mask usage rates but a notable drop in correct mask use from 81.9% in 2020 to 60.3% in 2021.
- Additionally, regional differences highlighted higher misuse rates in cities like Lima and Piura during both waves, emphasizing the need for targeted public health messaging.