Why Not Wearing Mask during Covid-19 outbreak: Big Question Mark Sri Martini1, Ira Kusumawaty1*, Yunike2, Detiana3
POLTEKKES KEMENKES PALEMBANG
Abstract
Objective: The qualitative research participants were 15 mothers, had children and did not work.
Methods: Collecting data through in-depth interviews, observations and field notes. The data were arranged into transcripts, analyzed through the process of data reduction, triangulation and conclusions. Results: The resulting themes include: family inner conflicts, the mother of a central family figure, increased family burdens, lack of awareness, fluctuations in family income which are internal causes, while external causes are inconsistencies in implementing regulations, uncertainty of information validity, lack of role models, restrictions in cultivating culture.
Conclusion: It is necessary to strengthen multisectoral coordination continuously in fostering a culture of awareness of using masks during the Covid-19 period.
Keywords: big question, Covid-19, outbreak, question
