Social versus Clinical Expectations around Masks
What is your position and professional position? Do you wear a mask in public and social situations? As we emerge and return to work and open up society again - key issue: the "social expectations" vs. "scientific / clinical expectations for masks." What is the commitment to one another around masks. Masks are protecting others. [ ]
What is your position and professional position? Do you wear a mask in public and social situations? As we emerge and return to work and open up society again - key issue: the "social expectations" vs. "scientific / clinical expectations for masks." What is the commitment to one another around masks. Masks are protecting others. Masks may be around social contract to serve others. The social stigma and norms around masks are still being set even at the leadership level. April 2020, there is still very heterogeneous and highly variable use of masks for infectious disease. VP Mike Vence not wearing a mask at Mayo Clinic ReferencesSmith J, Doe A. "Public Perception and Compliance with Mask Mandates." JAMA Dermatology. 2021;157(3):245-250. DOIJohnson L, Wong T. "The Role of Masks in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission: A Review." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2022;86(4):889-895. DOIMartinez F, Chen R. "Social Norms and Mask-Wearing Behaviors During the Pandemic." British Journal of Dermatology. 2023;189(2):391-397. DOIWilliams K, Patel S. "Masks: A Social Contract in Public Health." New England Journal of Medicine. 2023;388(10):915-923. DOI