Perceptions About Hearing Protection and Noise-induced Hearing Loss of Attendees of Rock Concerts

Bogoch, Isaac I.; House, Ron; Kudla, Irena

doi:10.1007/bf03404022

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“…[1] One possible explanation may be that the individual attitude toward noise is affected by one's own experiences, which may influence how an individual chooses to act in a noisy situation. [2] The prevalence of tinnitus varies between different studies.…”

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“…These differences may be explained by factors like the context, how the question regarding tinnitus is formulated and the definition of temporary and permanent tinnitus. [3] Bogoch et al, [1] conducted a study in which they asked people in line to a rock concert if they had experienced tinnitus, at any time and 84.7% answered yes. Davis [4] also made a study on the prevalence of tinnitus and found that 45% had at least on one occasion experienced tinnitus.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Bogoch et al, [1] conducted a study on the risk awareness of listening to loud music, in which 204 individuals responded. The result indicated that 34.3% thought it was fairly likely and 39.8% thought it was very likely that the sound pressure level in concerts could harm their hearing.…”

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Adolescents′ reported hearing symptoms and attitudes toward loud music

Landälv¹,

Malmström²,

Widén³

2013

Noise Health

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The aim of the present study was to compare the adolescents' attitudes toward loud music in relation to a set of self-perceived auditory symptoms and psychological variables such as norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment in noisy situations. A questionnaire on hearing and preventive behavior was distributed to 281 upper secondary school students aged 15-19 years. The questionnaire included youth attitude to noise scale, questions about perceived hearing symptoms such as tinnitus and sound sensitivity and finally statements on perceived behavioral norms regarding hearing protection use, risk-taking and risk-judgment in noisy settings. Self-perceived auditory symptoms such as sound sensitivity and permanent tinnitus had a significant relationship with less tolerant attitudes toward loud music. Permanent tinnitus and sound sensitivity together accounted for 15.9% of the variation in attitudes toward loud music. Together with the psychological variables norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment 48.0% of the variation in attitudes could be explained. Although perceived hearing symptoms (sound sensitivity and permanent tinnitus) was associated with less tolerant attitudes toward loud music, psychological variables such as norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment were found to be more strongly associated with attitudes toward loud music and should therefore be considered more in future preventive work. Health promotive strategies should focus on changing not merely individual attitudes, but also societal norms and regulations in order to decrease noise induced auditory symptoms among adolescents.

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Adolescents′ reported hearing symptoms and attitudes toward loud music

Landälv¹,

Malmström²,

Widén³

2013

Noise Health

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“…[5,6,7,8] In fact, college students are exposed regularly to noisy situations that exceed NIOSH recommended sound intensity limits. [9] For example: Music concerts, 92-110 dB(A); [10] nightclubs, 96-110 dB(A); [11] sporting events, 100-140 dB(A); [12,13] and use of portable listening devices, 90 -120 dB(A). [14,15] In addition, various studies have shown that young adult survey respondents (age 19-27 years) report frequent symptoms of NIHL including temporary hearing threshold shift (61%), tinnitus (43%), and/or ear pain (28%) after participating in leisure activities associated with hazardous noise levels.…”

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“…[3,18] Some possible reasons for this include discomfort, design, lack of knowledge about NIHL, and peer pressure. [10,18] It has been proposed, however, that young adults would be more likely to take precautions if they understood that they were personally vulnerable to permanent NIHL. [9] It is imperative, therefore, to determine if prevention programs targeting young people can effectively convey the risk of NIHL and change their behavior to help reduce risk of NIHL.…”

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Using the Extended Parallel Process Model to create and evaluate the effectiveness of brochures to reduce the risk for noise-induced hearing loss in college students

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Brochures containing messages developed according to the Extended Parallel Process Model were deployed to increase intentions to use hearing protection for college students. These brochures were presented to one-half of a college student sample, after which a questionnaire was administered to assess perceptions of threat, efficacy, and behavioral intentions. The other half of the sample completed the questionnaire and then received brochures. Results indicated that people receiving the brochure before the questionnaire reported greater perceptions of hearing loss threat and efficacy to use ear plugs when in loud environments, however, intentions to use ear plugs were unchanged. Distribution of the brochure also resulted in greater perceptions of hearing loss threat and efficacy to use over-the-ear headphones when using devices such as MP3 players. In this case, however, intentions to use over-the-ear headphones increased. Results are discussed in terms of future research and practical applications.

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