Homemade Cloth Face Masks Identification in Indonesia

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Indonesian government have advised the use of cloth face masks by medi cal and non-medical personnel to prevent Covid-19 transmis sion. However, many people find it difficult to wear these masks when doing various activities outside their home. The cloth face masks used in Indonesian communities vary signifi cantly in models, materials, and number of layers with a signifi cant number providing discomfort to people. Therefore, this research aims to identify the factors that influence the comfort of cloth face mask model circulating in the public. Phenomeno logical research design through completed participant observa tion and open-ended inter-view with seven lecturers and three education personnel were used to obtain more in-depth data. The results showed that despite the availability of various models in circulation, none were comfortable to use while talk ing and breathing. On the other hand, their straps use a lot of materials causing pain in the earlobe. Therefore, people prefer irrespective disposable masks of their ability to pollute the en vironment when not properly disposed. In conclusion, it is nec essary to have a homemade cloth face mask that provides com fort to people.