Use of Face Shield as a COVID - 19 Safety Protocol: A Meta-Analysis


Authors : Dr. Keith Nester A. Lavin; Ernesto Jastia Jr.; Valerie De Guia; Dr. Emerson G. Aliswag; Dr. Mark Jheran Alvarez; Dr. Noel P. Ligaya; Dr. Irfan Hussain Khan; Dr. Dovie B. Ponciano

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Abstract : Using a qualitative meta-analysis approach, this study determined and establish evidence of face shield use as a safety protocol. A systematic review of different research studies was done. The review aims to describe the current guidelines of Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) on the use of face shield as a COVID – 19 safety protocol and to gather and examine current research on the effectiveness of the use of face shield, compliance of the public and factors that affect the public’s compliance on the effectiveness of the use of face shield and the negative effects on the use of face shield. Results shows that based on several research studies and simulation. Face shield has lesser effectivity compared to other safety protocol measures such as wearing of KN95 mask. This will also lead to accumulation of COVID – 19 aerosols that might be inhaled by the person if improper mask was used. Another study also proved that face shield hampers communication. Therefore, wearing of face shield should be voluntary. Hence, the government should focus on more important programs and policies such as strengthening of the country’s response to the pandemic particularly in providing insurance to the majority and prioritizing the health of the citizens in the government programs that will be implemented.

Keywords : COVID 19, Face Shield, IATF, Meta – Analysis, Safety Protocol.

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Using a qualitative meta-analysis approach, this study determined and establish evidence of face shield use as a safety protocol. A systematic review of different research studies was done. The review aims to describe the current guidelines of Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) on the use of face shield as a COVID – 19 safety protocol and to gather and examine current research on the effectiveness of the use of face shield, compliance of the public and factors that affect the public’s compliance on the effectiveness of the use of face shield and the negative effects on the use of face shield. Results shows that based on several research studies and simulation. Face shield has lesser effectivity compared to other safety protocol measures such as wearing of KN95 mask. This will also lead to accumulation of COVID – 19 aerosols that might be inhaled by the person if improper mask was used. Another study also proved that face shield hampers communication. Therefore, wearing of face shield should be voluntary. Hence, the government should focus on more important programs and policies such as strengthening of the country’s response to the pandemic particularly in providing insurance to the majority and prioritizing the health of the citizens in the government programs that will be implemented.

Keywords : COVID 19, Face Shield, IATF, Meta – Analysis, Safety Protocol.

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