The Effect of a Name-Based Mask Rationing Plan in Taiwan on Public Anxiety Regarding a Mask Shortage During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study.

摘要: Background The emerging COVID-19 is a severe health crisis worldwide. Wearing mask was straightforward but shortage of stock and equity allocation were important issues in Taiwan. Furthermore, increased anxiety leading to stockpiling masks common during the pandemic. Objective We aimed summarize name-based rationing plan implemented Taiwan explore perceived shortage. Methods government took action control supply facemasks. timeline components plan. A simple survey with 5-point scale questionnaire that investigate overall responses conducted 44 participants. Results since late January 2020 daily production capacity from 2 millions 16 April 2020. People could buy 9 14 days by verification national insurance card. Software applications face availability demonstrated. Moreover, safeguarded purchase result decrease (4.05 ± 1.15 points, agree or strongly agree: 72.7% participants). And majority people felt satisfactory (4.2±0.92 79.5%). Conclusions found unique production, masks, contribute appropriate masks. It may not only provide physical barriers, also reduction