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Mask discomfort reduces compliance with face mask usage, a key COVID-19 prevention method. This study identifies key comfort factors and develops a model to predict mask comfort, aiming to improve user experience and compliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Face mask usage is critical for limiting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission.
  • High user compliance is essential for mask effectiveness, but discomfort often leads to noncompliance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing face mask comfort.
  • To develop a quantitative framework for predicting face mask comfort.
  • To improve user experience and reduce discomfort-induced noncompliance with face masks.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous surveys (n=679) identified air resistance, water vapor permeability, and face temperature change as critical comfort predictors.
  • Physiological experiments (n=9) measured respiratory rate and face temperature changes with different masks.
  • Machine learning algorithms, including multiple linear regression, were trained using experimental data and user comfort ratings.

Main Results:

  • Three machine learning models were developed to predict face mask comfort scores with approximately 70% accuracy.
  • Multiple linear regression provided a simple analytical expression for predicting comfort based on key variables.
  • Identified factors influencing mask comfort include air resistance, water vapor permeability, and face temperature.

Conclusions:

  • A quantitative framework can predict face mask comfort, potentially improving user adherence.
  • Addressing factors like air resistance and temperature can enhance mask design for better comfort.
  • Improving mask comfort is vital for sustained face mask usage during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.