TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of the participants in each group
| Demographic parameters | Respirator (KF94 respirator) (n = 10) | Medical mask (n = 10) | P value a |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | >.99 | ||
| Male | 1 (10.0) | 1 (10.0) | |
| Female | 9 (90.0) | 9 (90.0) | |
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean | 37.5 | 34.7 | .614 |
| SD | 10.83 | 13.43 | |
| Median | 39.5 | 29.5 | |
| Average duration of RPE use per day, n (%) | .795 | ||
| <4 hours | 1 (10.0) | 3 (30.0) | |
| 4–8 hours | 3 (30.0) | 0 (0) | |
| >8 hours | 6 (60.0) | 7 (70.0) |
a
Calculated using the Student t test.
Abbreviations: RPE, respiratory protective equipment; SD, standard deviation.