Journal of Fashion Business (패션비즈니스)

The Korean Society of Fashion Business (한국패션비즈니스학회)
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A Study on the Actual Wearing Status of Health Masks - Focusing on College Students in Their 20s -

보건용 마스크의 착용실태에 관한 연구 - 20대 대학생을 중심으로 -

  • Hayoung Song (Major of Textile Design, Sangmyung University) ;
  • Kyong-Hwa Yi (Major of Clothing & Textiles, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 송하영 (상명대학교 텍스타일디자인전공) ;
  • 이경화 (가톨릭대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2023.02.15
  • Accepted : 2023.04.10
  • Published : 2023.05.30
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Abstract

Based on five types of health KF masks currently being commercialized, this study analyzed results of a survey of 316 male and female college students with experience in wearing health masks in Seoul metropolitan area. By identifying problems and improvement requirements according to current status of wearing health masks, results of this study could be used as basic data for designing ergonomic health mask with improved ease of wearing and satisfaction for human safety protection in the future. SPSS 26.0 statistical program was used for all data analyses, including post-hoc test, χ2 test for cross-analysis, frequency analysis, independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and Duncan test. Considering that masks are worn for more than 8 hours a day on average, it is necessary to design masks considering materials, sizes of mask ear straps, elasticity and thickness of straps. The design should minimize contact with lips and cheeks with improved fit and comfort, blocking performance, and aesthetics. According to this survey, nearly 50% of respondents said they were willing to wear masks even after the end of COVID-19. Thus, it is necessary to perform research and improve masks to have excellent colors, designs, shapes, fit, and functions suitable for both pandemic and post-pandemic era when wearing masks is common.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 한국연구재단 이공분야 개인기초연구지원사업에 의하여 수행되었음(NRF- 2018R1D1A1B07050909).

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