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Table 3 Example data for the reported influence of face mask use as a function of gender and degree of self-reported hearing difficulties

From: Effects of widespread community use of face masks on communication, participation, and quality of life in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Factor/level

Influence on communication quality in the community

Not influential

Somewhat influential

Very influential

Gender

Male

22.1

54.8

23.1

Female

6.7

58.4

34.9

Degree of hearing difficulties

None

10.31

61.84

27.86

Mild

11.03

68.28

20.69

Moderate

4.05

48.65

47.30

Very significant

3.70

11.11

85.19

Significant

6.25

25.00

68.75