The use of facemasks to prevent respiratory infection: a literature review in the context of the Health Belief Model
- 1 March 2014
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Singapore Medical Journal
- Vol. 55 (3), 160-7
- https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2014037
Abstract
Formed in 1959, the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) is the national medical organisation representing the majority of medical practitioners in both the public and private sectorsKeywords
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