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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Face masks"”.
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Knowledge Construction and Multiple Realities: Global Health Collaborations, Development Practices, And Face Masks in The Context of Covid-19
… knowledge regarding the public use of face masks, which shed new light on the problem of sharing health-related knowledge. The thesis took the position that both of these cases can be usefully situated in ‘development discourse’ and the power struggles that come with it. This suggested …
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Assessment of face mask use among peripartum women at mowbray maternity hospital during the covid-19 pandemic
… based hand sanitisers, and, mostly importantly, face mask use. Of these, face mask use is the least adhered to. Effective face mask use and reasons for use or non-use among a vulnerable population such as peripartum women are still unknown. Objective: To assess face mask use and associated …
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Developments in Complex Systems Science with Applications to Political Systems and Pandemic Response
… science led to bad policy regarding the use of face masks. Applications to democratic elections are also described. We define the concepts of negative representation and electoral instability, demonstrating that United States’ presidential elections underwent a transition from a stable to an …
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The challenges of communicating global pandemics as national security issue: A case study of COVID-19 in Namibia
… restriction of movements, mandatory wearing of face masks, social distancing, and limited shut down of businesses. However, it became evident that the articulation of the pandemic as a national security threat did not resonate with the Namibian public as evidenced by violation of COVID-19 …
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Human Behavior in Epidemic Modelling
… produced by avoiding crowded environments, using face masks or limiting travels - is investigated. Moreover, in order to assess whether vaccine preventable diseases can be eliminated through not compulsory vaccination programs, vaccination choices are investigated as well. The proposed models are …
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Masks and tubes used to support the neonatal airway – how to improve their fit, seal and correct placement
… breathing. Positive pressure delivered through a facemask remains the almost universal initial approach. This is then generally followed by endotracheal intubation if the infant is not responding or if prolonged support is needed. Despite many years of research into mask ventilation, it is still …
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Experiences of Okahandja park informal settlement residents with the COVID-19 preventative measures in Khomas region
… using four focus group discussions, in-depth face-to-face interviews as research techniques. The Theory of Tesch, which produces themes and subthemes, was used to analyse the data. The investigation found that the Okahandja Park informal settlement residents were required to wear face masks at …
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Dual-Chambered Membrane Bioreactor for the Dynamic Co-Culture of Dermal Stratified Tissues
… bioink in the production of Halofuginone-laden face masks for the improvement of contracture, scarring, and aesthetics in severe skin wound healing in an animal model. Due to lack of collagen organization and microstructural development, we introduced a novel dual-chambered (DCB) bioreactor …
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Infekcijų kontrolė odontologijoje odontologinės sveikatos priežiūros specialistų požiūriu /
… change of disposable protective equipment (face masks and gloves), vaccination against hepatitis B, dental setting surface desinfection, handpieces sterilization) in dental health care institutions does not comply with the requirements set in the standard documentation. Few Lithuanian dental …
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Operational, Tactical, and Strategic Planning for Effective Pandemic Response
… of personal protective equipment, including face masks and face shields among health workers, patients, and the public in hospitals. Considering social costs such as deprivation and equity costs in the model, in addition to the other important classic cost terms, enables managers to organize …
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Ethics, ecology and evolution of Indonesian slow lorises (Nycticebus spp.) rescued from the pet trade
… feeding and pollen observed on the faces of lorises suggests potential pollination of this species and reveals possible evolutionary implications. I analysed 89 photos of slow loris face masks in relation to antipredator defence. I conclude that the pelage colours recorded have …
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Fibrous Membranes in Personal Protective Applications
… example, when used as filters in respirators and face masks, fibrous membranes can act as excellent barriers to aerosols without resulting in unreasonably high air resistance. The application of strong and tough fibrous textiles in protective clothing has continued to grow since the 1970s, …