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Everyone was required to wear masks in academic institutions, however the types of masks used varied based on the setting. This has a lot of impact on learners during the pandemic, and this study aimed to find the problems faced by students.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study was a longitudinal observational study using a predesigned, prevalidated questionnaire. A total of 140 students responded to the questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The majority used disposable masks, followed by other types or combinations. We found that more than 54% wore masks for a period of 1\u20136 h in a day. In terms of problems, about 16.8%, 15%, and 14.5% experienced breathlessness, mask-induced acne, and fogging of glasses. Majority agreed that 70.7% had an opinion that wearing masks affects their performance in examinations due to various reasons. 53.3% agreed that mask wearing affects their listening in classes along with verbal and nonverbal communication with friends and teachers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After the COVID-19 onset, face masks became mandatory across Asia, especially China. Surveyed individuals (98%) agreed that proper mask use is crucial for prevention. Mask wearing is now a societal norm. While masks reduce COVID-19 transmission risks, they also present drawbacks. 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