TABLE 2.
Use of different PPE, SFM/FFP‐masks‐wearing time and perceived stress levels
| Nursing staff (N = 2597) | |
|---|---|
| Use of PPE % (n) | |
| SFM | 97.9 (2542) |
| FFP mask | 74.2 (1927) |
| Protective eyewear | 55.8 (1450) |
| Protective gloves | 95.6 (2482) |
| Protective gowns | 27.1 (1892) |
| Average wearing time of SFM % (n) | |
| Less than 4 h | 11.3 (293) |
| 4–8 h | 38.2 (993) |
| More than 8 h | 48.3 (1254) |
| I do not use them | 2.3 (57) |
| Average wearing time of FFP mask % (n) | |
| Less than 4 h | 8.0 (208) |
| 4–8 h | 24.8 (645) |
| More than 8 h | 45.1 (1172) |
| I do not use them | 22.0 (572) |
| PSS categories % (n) | |
| Low | 32.7 (849) |
| Moderate | 56.8 (1476) |
| High | 10.5 (272) |
| Mean PSS sum score (SD) | 16.9 (7.3) |
Abbreviations: FFP mask, filtering facepiece mask; PPE, personal protective equipment; PSS, perceived stress scale; SD, standard deviation; SFM, surgical face mask.