G.Vaishnavi^*1, U.Elona², Jayakumar .G³

Authors:

²BPT Graduate, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

³Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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^*1Assistant Professor,Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Background of the Study: Wearing face mask is recommended as part of personal protective and public health measure to prevent the spread of disease. The analysis framed the four dimensions of the wearing face mask it appears essential for designing more effective health communication about the spread of disease or other global crises in the future. The personal protection using worldwide during this pandemic the impact of covid-19 was felt throughout the world and it’s recommended to use. Aim & Objective of the study is to analyze the impact of wearing different types of masks and evaluating the physiological vital indicators.

Methodology: This observational study was conducted in physiotherapy department of ACS Medical college and hospital. In which 40 subjects were randomly selected were based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjected selected both boys and girls, age group between 18- 30 years adults wearing mask for prolonged period and check the respiratory rate are included for the study. Included samples were with Age group between 18-30years College students, both boys and girls, person who wearing mask for prolonged period.

Result: Total 40 participants were included in the study base on specific selection criteria. Comparative ANOVA between Group A, B, C and D showed significant difference in Respiratory Rate, and no significant difference in Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure between the Groups A, B, C and D. Mean value of Respiratory Rate, Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure shows Group D is Better.

Conclusion: It is concluded there was a significant difference in group D by using ANOVA. This study confirms the impact of wearing different types of masks gives the effective respiratory rate.

Keywords: Mask; Respiratory Rate; Pulse Rate; Blood Pressure; Covid-19; Pandemic.