What Sustains Mask-Wearing Behavior among Elders in a Rural Community in the Post-COVID-19 Era: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

What Sustains Mask-Wearing Behavior among Elders in a Rural Community in the Post-COVID-19 Era: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

The current study investigates the factors influencing face-mask-wearing practices among elderly individuals in rural Thailand. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving qualitative interviews with 15 elderly participants and a subsequent survey of 201 elders. Seven subthemes were identified,...

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Main Authors: Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Pinyada Kittisarapong, Sirikorn Pikulkaew, Pree Pusayapaibul, Apisit Tangtongsoonthorn, Chanunpisut Wichaiboon, Fasai Amornchatchawankul, Suranuch Marsook, Supakrit Mahaisawariya, Nattasit Subwongcharoen, Phitchayut Petcharat, Bannawit Luksanasup, Thakornphong Lortharaprasert, Bavorn Tieantanyatip, Anupong Kantiwong, Kanlaya Jongcherdchootrakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
COVID-19
face masks
association factors
behavior
elderly
community
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/8/678

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