# Effectiveness of masks and respirators against respiratory infections in healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/effectiveness-of-masks-and-respirators-against-respiratory-infections-in/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Vittoria Offeddu,Chee-Fu Yung,Mabel Sheau Fong Low,Clarence C. Tam |
| Citations | 55 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.11.074 |
| Fields | Medicine,Psychology |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | gold |
| OA URL | http://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201971216312929/pdf |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2560948496 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2016 |

## Paper authors

- [Vittoria Offeddu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/vittoria-offeddu/)

## Paper journal

- [International Journal of Infectious Diseases](https://scholariq.org/journals/international-journal-of-infectious-diseases/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Infection Control and Ventilation](https://scholariq.org/topics/infection-control-and-ventilation/)

## Paper topics

- [Infection Control and Ventilation](https://scholariq.org/topics/infection-control-and-ventilation/)
- [COVID-19 and Mental Health](https://scholariq.org/topics/covid-19-and-mental-health/)
- [COVID-19 and healthcare impacts](https://scholariq.org/topics/covid-19-and-healthcare-impacts/)

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