ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2021
An assessment of noise exposure and hearing health status among auto body workers in Kermanshah, Iran.
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- An Occupational Disease in Car Wash and Auto Detailing Workers: Hearing Loss.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2025Article
- The Global Prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Impairment Among Industrial Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- Relationship between hypertension/blood pressure and hearing sensitivity among drivers: A correlation analysis.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundUnwanted sound is recognized as the most extensive source of contaminant in the workplace. Exposure to intense, continuous, and higher than 85 dB level noise can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. The aim of the present study was to determine the level of noise exposure and its impact on hearing health among auto body workers. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis descriptive-analytic study was conducted in 2020 to investigate the hearing health status of workers in auto body workshops. Sixty-one participants were randomly selected for audiometric testing. The equivalent sound level (Leq) of the workers was measured using a Casella CEL-320 noise dosimeter. Audiometric testing was performed using an AC40 audiometer. The mean hearing threshold levels (HTLs) of both ears were calculated for different frequencies. The results obtained were analyzed using SPSS v21.0 at a significance level of 95%.
resultsThe participants had an average age of 35.5 ± 11.8 years and an average work experience of 16.5 ± 9.8 years. The mean Leq was 92.3 ± 4.7 dB. The mean HTLs for the right ear and left ear were 20, 15, 17.6, 19.2 dB, respectively with the right ear suffering more loss. A significant relationship was found between hearing loss in both ears (
conclusionsChronic exposure to noise pollution threatens hearing health. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the level of awareness among workers in order to enable better hearing health protection and also to promote the use of hearing protection devices.
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