Impact of a Serious Game (#RedPingüiNO) to Reduce Facial Self-Touches and Prevent Exposure to Pathogens Transmitted via Hands: Quasi-Experimental Intervention.

Background: After the COVID-19 pandemic, society has become more aware of the importance of some basic hygienic habits to avoid exposure to pathogens transmitted via hands. Given that a high frequency of touching mucous membranes can lead to a high risk of infection, it is essential to establish strategies to reduce this behavior as a preventive measure against contagion. This risk can be extrapolated to a multitude of health scenarios and transmission of many infectious diseases.

The Physiological Effects of Face Masks During Exercise Worn Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review.

Context: Use of face masks in sport has been a particularly complex issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: A systematic review to examine the physiological effects the different types of masks have on healthy adults when doing physical exercise.

Data Sources: PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, and Litcovid were searched up to March 20, 2021, following the PRISMA model.