Effect of Wearing Face Mask on Oxygen Saturation among Hemodialysis Patients Versus Healthy

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Medical surgical nursing, faculty of nursing , Mansoura University, Egypt

2 Lecturer, Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 represents a major threat to hemodialysis health life, due to their weak immunity, it is essential to wear a face mask to protect them against the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim of the study: is to evaluate the effect of wearing a face mask on oxygen saturation among hemodialysis (HD) patients. Method: a quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. Setting: This study was carried out in dialysis units at Mansoura University & New General Mansoura hospital. Subjects: A convenient sample with a total of 190 patients was classified into two equal groups, entitled hemodialysis group and healthy group, each group involved 95 participants. Tools: Two tools were used to achieve the aim of this study. Tool I: A structured interview oxygen saturation assessment sheet. Tool II: Face Mask Perceptions Scale. Results: no significant difference in oxygen saturation during wearing masks compared to non-wearing masks in both groups. Furthermore, there is a highly significant relation of oxygen saturation either during wearing a mask or not wearing the mask with the duration of wearing the mask among the hemodialysis group. Conclusion: wearing different types of protective face masks doesn’t affect oxygenation among HD adults patients or the healthy. No significant correlation between SpO2 and Hb level for HD patients either during wearing a mask or not, while for the healthy group. Recommendations: All hemodialysis patients and healthy should wear the face mask in the public area or hemodialysis units as protection against COVID-19 infection.

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International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 30 June 2022

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