Males and Girls Differ on Masks Throughout, After COVID-19: Survey

Extra girls than males plan to put on a masks because of COVID-19 so long as public well being consultants like these on the CDC advocate it, in accordance with a survey carried out by WebMD.

They survey reveals that 73% of ladies will maintain sporting masks “whereas beneficial by public well being consultants,” in contrast with 63% of males.

In distinction, 126 folks mentioned they “don’t put on a masks,” together with 6% of ladies and 11% of males.

Their solutions are included in responses from 1,557 WebMD readers who had been surveyed between April 1-5, 2021. A complete of two,181 adults participated in all or a part of the survey. The margin of error was plus/minus 2.1%.

Different responses to the query “How lengthy do you propose to routinely put on a masks because of COVID-19?” included till “I am absolutely vaccinated.” A complete 131 respondents selected this reply, together with 5% of ladies and 9% of males.

Solely 9 folks indicated they might put on a masks till they obtain the primary dose of one of many vaccines.

One other 176 respondents mentioned they might put on a masks so long as their office or faculty requires it, together with 8% of ladies and 10% of males.

One other 166 folks selected “different” when requested how lengthy they might put on a masks because of COVID-19, together with 7% of ladies and 6% of males.

Respondents had the choice to elucidate this selection. Feedback included “eternally,” “long run,” and “for the remainder of my whole life. Not joking both.” Different explanations included “till I really feel protected,” “if required in a enterprise that I enter,” and “till absolutely vaccinated.”

Masks After COVID-19?

The survey additionally requested: “Other than the COVID pandemic, at what different occasions do you propose to put on a masks sooner or later?” In contrast to the primary query, the place folks might solely choose one response, this query allowed respondents to pick out all solutions that utilized.

Excluding “different,” all solutions differed considerably between women and men.

For instance, 38% of ladies and 27% of males deliberate to put on a masks through the conventional chilly and flu season.

Additionally, 54% of ladies vs. 40% of males plan to put on a masks “when unwell.” A barely decrease share mentioned they might put on a masks when others are unwell, 52% of ladies and 37% of males.

Moreover, 47% of ladies and 37% of males plan to put on a masks in crowded public locations. Requested particularly about public transportation, 34% of ladies and 26% of males plan to placed on a masks.

Apparently, 17% of ladies and 30% of males mentioned they plan to “by no means” put on a masks aside from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the 8% of ladies and seven% of males who selected “different” expanded on their reply. “After I really feel it’s a necessity,” “undecided,” and “on the physician’s workplace” had been among the many responses.

Solutions by Age

Responses to the 2 survey questions additionally diverse by age. The survey categorized age into three teams: youthful than 35, 35 to 54 years, and 55 and older.

The one important distinction amongst all age teams was individuals who indicated they “don’t put on a masks” in response to the primary query about how lengthy they plan to put on such safety due to COVID-19. The breakdown was 11% of these underneath 35, 9% of these between 35 and 54, and 4% of the oldest age group.

Those that mentioned they by no means plan to put on a masks exterior the COVID-19 pandemic included 22% of the youngest group, 25% of these 35 to 54 years previous, and 17% of the 55 and older group.

Older respondents to query 2 additionally indicated they plan to take extra precautions in crowded areas: 50% of the 55-and-older group plan to put on a masks, in contrast with 41% of the middle-age group and 38% of the youngest group.