Hearing Loss Prevention Education Using Adopt-a-Band: Changes in Self-Reported Earplug Use in Two High School Marching Bands

Auchter, Melissa; Prell, Colleen G. Le

doi:10.1044/2014_aja-14-0001

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“…The results of this study show that the Celebrate Safe approach has a positive impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events. Previous ear plug studies have mostly relied on self-reports to detect changes in determinants (Knobel and Lima 2014) and behaviour (Auchter and Le Prell 2014) due to intervention efforts aimed at promoting ear plugs. Observation data are likely to be more valid than self-report data, for example, because the latter is more vulnerable to social desirability bias (Cui et al 2005), especially when the prevalence of the behaviour is low (Nelson 1996).…”

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Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

Crutzen

Noijen

Peters

2020

International Journal of Audiology

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Objective: The Celebrate Safe approach is a collaboration between public health organisations and music event/venue organisers to encourage health promotion interventions in nightlife settings and at music events. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Celebrate Safe approach with regard to its impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events. Design: A pre-registered cluster-randomised controlled trial conducted at music events throughout the Netherlands (k ¼ 15). In the experimental condition, event organisers were asked to share an online preevent message about ear plugs, clearly indicate where visitors could buy ear plugs, and sell ear plugs at busy locations on the premises. Visitors were encouraged to wear ear plugs by means of an 'ear check' at the beginning of the event. Study sample: Observations to assess whether event visitors wear ear plugs (N ¼ 3836). Results: A multilevel model, taking into account nesting of visitors within events, revealed that use of ear plugs at music events in the experimental condition was higher in comparison to events in the control condition (23% vs. 14%, OR ¼ 1.9, 95%CI 1.2-3.0, p ¼ 0.004). Conclusions: The Celebrate Safe approach has a positive impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events.

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Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

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Peters

2020

International Journal of Audiology

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“…In addition to tailored programs, more general educational programs within schools and society are required to raise awareness of the association between noise exposure and hearing damage and to motivate young people to act accordingly. 11 Such programs exist in America (e.g., Adopt-a-band, 40 Dangerous Decibels, 26 and The Sound Sense 41 ), and although there is the Plug'em Campaign, 42 few educational hearing programs exist in the United Kingdom. With greater awareness, people might start to see their hearing as a priority and will be able to make better educated informed decisions regarding their hearing health.…”

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Attitudes, Risk Behavior, and Noise Exposure among Young Adults with Hearing Problems: Identifying a Typology

Hunter

2017

Semin Hear

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This study explored attitudes toward leisure noise, use of hearing protection, and perceived susceptibility to leisure-noise damage in young adults with hearing problems. Twelve participants aged between 18 and 35 years took part in a semistructured interview. Data were analyzed using framework analysis. The results showed that a positive attitude to noise, a passion for loud music, a lack of knowledge of the consequences of noise damage, and perceived low risk of hearing problems were associated with people not using earplugs. The aesthetics, comfort, perceived effects on music quality and attitude of others were all barriers to earplug use. Of those who had used earplugs, previous hearing-related symptoms and concern about future hearing damage were the main motivators for use. Four types of people were identified to describe the variation in attitudes and behaviors: those who had no change in behavior or concern about damage; those who were concerned and used earplugs; those who were concerned and avoided loud venues; and those who were concerned about communication difficulties only. Considering the wide variability, it may be more effective to shift attention from trying to change individual attitudes and behaviors to considering systemic changes to protect hearing, through ensuring the music industry and relevant authorities take greater responsibility.

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“…The Celebrate Safe approach has a positive impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events. Previous studies have mostly relied on self-reports to detect changes in determinants (Knobel & Lima, 2014) and behaviour (Auchter & Le Prell, 2014) due to intervention efforts aimed at promoting ear plugs. Observation data might be more valid than self-report data, for example, because the latter is more vulnerable to social desirability bias (Cui, Lorenz, Conger, Melby, & Bryant, 2005), especially when the prevalence of the behaviour is low (Nelson, 1996).…”

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Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

Crutzen¹,

Noijen²,

Peters³

2020

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Objective: The Celebrate Safe approach concerns a collaboration between public health organisations and music event/venue organisers to stimulate health promotion interventions in nightlife settings and at music events. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Celebrate Safe approach with regard to its impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events.Design: A pre-registered cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted at music events throughout the Netherlands (k=20). In the experimental condition, event organisers were asked to share an online pre-event message concerning ear plugs, clearly indicate where visitors could buy ear plugs, and sell ear plugs at busy locations on the premises. Visitors were stimulated to wear ear plugs by means of an 'ear check' at the beginning of the event.Study sample: Observations to assess whether event visitors wear ear plugs (N=3836).Results: A multilevel model, taking into account nesting of visitors within events, revealed that use of ear plugs at music events in the experimental condition was higher in comparison to events in the control condition (23% vs. 14%, OR=1.9, 95%CI 1.2-3.0, p = 0.004).Conclusions: The Celebrate Safe approach has a positive impact on use of ear plugs among visitors of music events.

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Hearing Loss Prevention Education Using Adopt-a-Band: Changes in Self-Reported Earplug Use in Two High School Marching Bands

Abstract: Earplug use increased, but self-reported behavioral change was not as robust as predicted from self-reported participant intentions. Participant comments regarding factors that influenced their earplug use decisions suggest opportunities to improve training.

Cited by 11 publications

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Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

Attitudes, Risk Behavior, and Noise Exposure among Young Adults with Hearing Problems: Identifying a Typology

Promoting ear plugs at music events: evaluation of the Celebrate Safe approach

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