Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital tool in the prevention of coronavirus infection among healthcare workers and the general public. PPE includes clothing and gear designed to protect the wearer from exposure to infectious agents, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19. Common types of PPE …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-1537 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital tool in the prevention of coronavirus infection among healthcare workers and the general public. PPE includes clothing and gear designed to protect the wearer from exposure to infectious agents, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19. Common types of PPE include face masks, goggles, gloves, gowns, and respiratory protection devices. Wearing appropriate PPE can significantly reduce the risk of infection, but it should not be relied upon as the sole measure of protection. Proper hygiene practices, such as frequent hand washing and avoiding touching one's face, are still necessary. Moreover, appropriate PPE must be used correctly, so training and proper donning and doffing procedures are critical. As researchers continue to study the SARS-CoV-2 virus, guidelines for PPE use may evolve. However, healthcare workers and the general public can take comfort in knowing that PPE is a proven and effective tool in the fight against coronavirus. By using PPE appropriately and in combination with other prevention methods, millions of people around the world can protect themselves and others from this highly contagious and deadly virus. In conclusion, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an essential tool in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Measures such as social distancing, frequent hand washing, and avoiding touching one's face, combined with the use of PPE can prevent the spread of the disease. As the world continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to remain vigilant and promote the proper use of PPE to prevent the spread of the virus.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Coronaviruses (ISSN 2692-1537).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Sasho Stoleski · North Macedonia Dr. Amgad M. Rabie · Egypt Dr. Omeed Memar · USA

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