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ABSTRACT
Background: The Masks serve as a protective measure to prevent the transmission of infections,
particularly in the context of the Coronavirus outbreak. There are various types of masks,
including medical masks utilized in public setti…
ABSTRACT
Background: The Masks serve as a protective measure to prevent the transmission of infections,
particularly in the context of the Coronavirus outbreak. There are various types of masks,
including medical masks utilized in public settings like hospitals and clinics, as well as regular
masks intended for use at home or during instances of coughing. As for the medical mask, it is
made from three main materials: a non-woven fabric made of fine fibers connected to each other,
ear straps to secure the mask on the face, in addition to a nose wire that holds the mask on the
nose and keeps it in place. Purpose: this study is to know the effect of wearing a mask on blood
pressure, cell size, and the expected outcome in the future. Methods: The samples were divided
into groups: the first group consisted of 80 samples from employees who do not wear a mask, and
this group was considered the control group. It was divided into subgroups that included males
and females. The second group consisted of another 80 samples from employees who wore the
mask throughout their working hours, and it was also divided into two subgroups, including 40
males and 40 females. The third and final group included samples from employees who wore the
mask moderately and not throughout the working hours. This group was also divided into two
subgroups, 40 males and 40 females. Results: The mean corpuscular volume (MCV) increased
(84.888, 97.777, 127.804, respectively). This difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001),
the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume (RBCV) was significantly higher in women who
wore masks throughout their working hours compared to women who wore masks moderately and
only in crowded places. This ratio was also high but within normal limits. (57.33, 44.01, 37.98,
respectively) and this variance was significant with a value of 0.001. The results were also similar
in men and were also high (Hematocrit), respectively (62.01, 51.85, 42.01). This had a significant
effect with (p < 0.001). Overall, women had a greater effect than men. The results were also
similar for men and were also high (hct), respectively (62.01, 51.85, 42.01). This had a significant
effect (p < 0.001), and overall, women had a greater effect than men. Implications: Measurement
the erythropoietin hormone level of employees who wear masks, Not wearing a mask continuously
during working hours and Periodic blood test for employees who wear masks continuously or
intermittently and Continuous measurement of oxygen levels during working hours and Conduct
kidney and liver function tests for employees who wear masks to prevent kidney failure and liver
damage. Conclusion: Continuing to wear the mask affects the amount of blood produced and
Increase in the average size of red blood cells as well as blood viscosity and High blood pressure
and loss of energy and Unjustified nervous reactions and Forgetfulness and Early onset of
polycythemia in employees who wear masks continuously the imported concluded
Keywords: Mask 1, Moderately 2, Long period 3.
