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Mask Use During COVID-19: A Social-Ecological Analysis
Allison R Casola1, Brianna Kunes1, Amy Cunningham1
1Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|February 2, 2021
Summary
The decision to wear face masks during COVID-19 is complex, influenced by societal, community, and personal factors. Understanding these influences is key for effective public health messaging during health crises.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Health Behavior
Background:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended face mask use to curb COVID-19 transmission.
- Individual mask-wearing decisions are influenced by a complex interplay of factors beyond simple recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the decision-making process of wearing face masks using a social-ecological framework.
- To identify multifactorial influences on mask-wearing adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Critical analysis of societal, interpersonal, community, and intrapersonal factors.
- Examination of influences such as public health mandates, cultural norms, socioeconomic status, and personal attitudes.
Main Results:
- Mask-wearing decisions are multifaceted, impacted by government mandates, racism, cultural norms, income, age, and personal beliefs.
- Social-ecological factors significantly shape individual choices regarding mask usage.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the diverse influences on mask-wearing is crucial for developing inclusive public health communication strategies.
- Effective messaging for current and future public health emergencies must address these multifactorial determinants of behavior.
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