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Regional and Sex Differences in Cognition and Wear Behavior Concerning Fine-dust Protective Masks during High Concentration Days

미세먼지 고농도 시즌 방진용 마스크에 관한 인식과 착용 행동에서 전국 지역별 차이 및 성차

  • Lee, Joo-Young (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Joonhee (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Baek, Yoon Jeong (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jung, Dahee (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Ko, Yelin (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jung, Jae Yeon (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Juho (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Taekyung (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Yejin (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Song, Eunyoung (Division of Fashion Arts, Seoul Arts Occupational Training College) ;
  • Son, Su-Young (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Teachers College, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kwon, Juyoun (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, Sun-Hwa (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sunchon National University)
  • 이주영 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 박준희 (서울대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 백윤정 (서울대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 정다희 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 고예린 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 정재연 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 강주호 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 이태경 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 이예진 (충남대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 송은영 (서울예술실용전문학교 패션예술계열) ;
  • 손수영 (경북대학교 가정교육과) ;
  • 권주연 (서울대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 김선화 (순천대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2020.02.26
  • Accepted : 2020.04.29
  • Published : 2020.06.30
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Abstract

The present study investigated regional and sex differences in knowledge, perception, cognition and behavior of fine-dust protective masks for periods of high concentration of fine dust in Korea. A total of 2,012 adults from seven provinces responded to the questionnaire. The results (all p<.05) showed that 78% of respondents considered pollution from China to be the greatest contributor of fine dust. Seoul and Gyeonggi residents more frequently checked fine dust forecasts than other provinces and consulted their smartphone applications to do so more than other residents. Jeju, Gwangwon, and Jeonla residents had less knowledge of KF 80, 94, and 99 masks than residents of other provinces. Gwangwon and Jeju residents had less trust in the effectiveness of protective masks than other residents. Females perceived themselves as unhealthier respiratory, more frequently checked the concentration of fine dust, trusted more the effectiveness of masks, and more frequently wore masks, compared to male respondents. Those who self-identified their respiratory function as poor, more frequently checked fine dust forecasting, and had greater knowledge of masks, which resulted in greater trust in the protective function of masks, and finally had higher wear frequency of masks for days with high concentrations of fine dust.

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