Prevalence Rate and Factors Associated with Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Workers in Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital
Keywords:
noise-induced hearing loss, hospital, at risk workerAbstract
Hearing loss is a major health problem in hospital personnel, especially those who exposed to noise at work. This study aimed to examine prevalence rate and factors associated with noise-induced hearing loss among at risk workers in Chumphon Khet Udomsakdi Hospital. The study samples included 55 workers who exposed to noise exceed than 85 dB(A). Data collection was performed during June to July 2020. The research instruments were composed of personal and work questionnaire, audiometer, and sound level meter. The study results revealed that the prevalence rate of hearing loss among the samples was 30.9%. The highest hearing loss found in plaster and pharmacy units (100%) followed by laundry unit (55.6%) and lawn mowing (50%), respectively. Age and year of working in the unit had a statistically significant associated with hearing capacity (p-value < .05).
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