@article{Altschul_D-2021_89647,
title = {Face covering adherence is positively associated with better mental health and wellbeing: A longitudinal analysis of the CovidLife surveys [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]},
author = {Altschul, D. and Fawns-Ritchie, C. and Kwong, A. and Hartley, L. and Nangle, C. and Edwards, R. and Dawson, R. and Levein, C. and Campbell, A. and Flaig, R. and McIntosh, A. and Deary, I. and Marioni, R. and Hayward, C. and Sudlow, C. and Douglas, E. and Bell, D. and Porteous, D.},
month = {mar},
year = {2021},
abstract = {Background: Face masks or coverings are effective at reducing airborne infection rates, yet pandemic mitigation measures, including wearing face coverings, have been suggested to contribute to reductions in quality of life and poorer mental health. Complaints of inconvenience, discomfort, and other issues have been repeatedly and loudly voiced by critics, and adherence in many nations is not strong enough to suppress viral spread. We wished to see whether wearing face coverings is associated with mental health and wellbeing.},
volume = {6},
journal = {Wellcome Open Research},
publisher = {Wellcome Open Research},
url = {https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.16643.1},
}
