Annotated_Bibliography.docx Annotated Bibliography University of Phoenix HCS/465 Abboah-Offei, M., Salifu, Y., Adewale, B., Bayuo, J., Ofosu-Poku, R., &Opare-Lokko, E. B. A. (2021). A rapid review of the use of fac
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Annotated_Bibliography.docx Annotated Bibliography University of Phoenix HCS/465 Abboah-Offei, M., Salifu, Y., Adewale, B., Bayuo, J., Ofosu-Poku, R., &Opare-Lokko, E. B. A. (2021). A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2020.100013 This article discusses a review that was completed of studies that have been conducted on the impact that face masks have had in controlling the transmission of respiratory viral infections. It started with the foundation that the original use of a face mask was to protect wounds from becoming infected from staff nasal and or oral bacteria. They are currently being used across the world for a much broader use than originally intended and in different settings than a hospital or procedure center. Taking a look at the data, they wanted to determine if the implementation of face masks in the face of COVID 19, has helped in the prevention of spreading respiratory viral infections or not, mainly because there is an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of face masks being used for this purpose. In conclusion, this study found that face mask use among healthcare workers, patients and the general population, provide protection for the wearer from getting a viral infection and protection to others in getting it if the wearer is infected. If everyone wore a face mask it would provide a barrier against getting COVID 19. Meynaar, I. A., Ottens, T., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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