Table 3.
Associations Between Facemask Models and ADRs Types
| Characteristic | Hanging Ear (n = 871) | Strains (n = 219) | χ2/Fisher | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper respiratory symptoms | 70 (8.04%) | 19 (8.68%) | 0.095 | 0.758 |
| Chest tightness and shortness of breath | 261 (29.97%) | 69 (31.51%) | 0.197 | 0.657 |
| Nose pain and indentation | 210 (24.11%) | 52 (23.74%) | 0.013 | 0.910 |
| Damaged skins on nose | 125 (14.35%) | 33 (15.06%) | 0.073 | 0.788 |
| Ear pain and indentation | 730 (83.81%) | 134 (61.19%) | 54.504 | <0.001* |
| Facial skin pain and indentation | 323 (37.08%) | 82 (37.44%) | 0.010 | 0.922 |
| Face eczema | 204 (23.42%) | 48 (21.92%) | 0.223 | 0.637 |
| Damaged facial skin | 54 (6.20%) | 15 (6.85%) | 0.124 | 0.724 |
| Other ADRs | 42 (4.82%) | 25 (11.42%) | 13.188 | <0.001* |
| No significant ADRs | 104 (11.94%) | 50 (22.83%) | 17.108 | <0.001* |
Notes: P values were obtained using the Mann–Whitney U-test; *P ≤ 0.05.
Abbreviation: ADRs, adverse reactions.