Health sciences students’ perception of the communicative impacts of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic at a South African University

Background: The use of face masks and/or shields can pose a challenge during communication. They block facial expressions thus removing visual cues and affect sound transmission making it difficult to hear speech clearly. Given the widespread use of face coverings, it seems reasonable to clarify if...

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Main Authors: Nasim B. Khan, Nolwazi Mthembu, Aishwarya Narothan, Zamahlase Sibisi, Qiniso Vilane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2022-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Communication Disorders
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Online Access:https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/890