Education Adverse Effects of Prolonged Use Masks During the Covid 19 Pandemic in Sungai Lok Baintan Luar Village

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was first discovered in China in December 2019 and has spread throughout the world and is designated a pandemic. COVID-19 infection causes several symptoms such as fever, dry cough, pain, chest pain, fatigue, and muscle aches. In preventing the spread of COVID- 19, several health protocols can be implemented, one of which is wearing masks. Masks can be used either to protect a healthy person (worn to protect oneself in contact with an infected person) or to control resources (worn by an infected person to prevent further transmission). However, wearing a mask for a certain period can cause skin problems such as acne and the effects of mask ingredients. Through interviews with the public with the basic purpose of using masks, it was found that only a handful of people experienced complaints of skin problems due to wearing masks, while most did not experience these complaints. Although complaints about skin problems due to the use of masks are rarely found, it is hoped that this education can increase public knowledge of the side effects of wearing masks for a certain period and as a warning in preventing transmission while maintaining body immunity.