Relationship between Perception of Noise Protection and the Use of Hearing Protection Devices among Stone-Mortar Workers in Phayao Province

Authors

  • Sakesun Thongtip Department of Occupational Health and Safety, School of Medicine, University of Phayao, Thailand
  • Arunpak Pitakpong Department of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, University of Phayao, Thailand

Keywords:

Self-preventive perception; hearing protection devices; stone-mortar workers

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Exposure to excessive noise for a long period of time could cause the hearing loss, especially stone-mortar making which each process could create a loud noise. Prolonged exposing to intense noise in the process  could bring about the developing of hearing loss.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study examined the relationship between perception of noise protection and the use of hearing protection devices among the stone-mortar workers in Phayao province. Thirty seven subjects were interviewed by questionnaire for perception of noise protection and the use of hearing protection devices. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and analyzed the relationship by using Chi-square test.

Results: The results showed that the stone-mortar workers consisted of 37 males (100%) with a mean (SD) age of 47.7 (12.2) years. The most stone-mortar workers were non-use of hearing protection devices (54.1%) and use of cotton balls in the ears (40.5%).  The most common perception about hearing protection was at high level. Types of self-protecting devices from the noise exposure was significantly associated with the use of hearing protection devices (p<0.001).  

Conclusion: Stone-mortar workers should be promoted the use of appropriate hearing protection devices.

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Published

2019-04-01

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Thongtip S, Pitakpong A. Relationship between Perception of Noise Protection and the Use of Hearing Protection Devices among Stone-Mortar Workers in Phayao Province. SRIMEDJ [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];34(2):155-60. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SRIMEDJ/article/view/181346

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