Among 286 exposed adults from 143 households with children sick with influenza-like illness, self-reported mask use correlated negatively with infection. Adherence was <50%.
I don’t have a lot of faith in this one- parents who wear masks reliably are likely more conscientious at other preventative measures (e.g. handwashing) .
Face mask use and control of respiratory virus transmission in households
Among 286 exposed adults from 143 households with children sick with influenza-like illness, self-reported mask use correlated negatively with infection. Adherence was <50%.
I don’t have a lot of faith in this one- parents who wear masks reliably are likely more conscientious at other preventative measures (e.g. handwashing) .