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dc.contributor.authorFathima, I.F.
dc.contributor.authorIleperuma, L.D.
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-02T06:41:25Z
dc.date.available2022-12-02T06:41:25Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.identifier.citationProceedings of the Infocus 2022. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya; 2022:27en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/25667
dc.descriptionOral Presentation - Infocus 2022, 6-7 October 2022, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lankaen_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common and preventable type of hearing loss. Exposure to NIHL contributes to causing hypertension, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and annoyance in addition to hearing loss. Preventive measures are available to mitigate such adverse effects. Implementing such preventive measures is desirable but often not achieved in our community. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of noise-induced hearing loss and usage of hearing protective devices among 18 to 35-year-old residents in Puttalam Sri Lanka. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A self-administered web-based questionnaire, consisting of 4 sections focusing on demographic details of participants; awareness of Noise-induced Hearing Loss; noise, exposure, and usage of hearing protective devices were used to collect data from the target population. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit voluntary participants for this study. The gathered data were analyzed quantitatively. Results: 100 participants (46 males, 54 female) aged between 18 – 35 years from Puttalam participated in this study. Hearing loss was regarded as a significant issue by 48% of participants of whom 63% were females and 37% were males. The study group included 42% of graduates and 61% of the total were employed. Regarding noise-induced hearing loss, 95% of participants believed that exposure to loud noise could cause hearing loss. 52% of participants felt that all age groups were at risk of NIHL. Around 53% of participants reported that they had used hearing protective devices. Conclusion: The results of this study show the need for action by the relevant authorities to enhance individuals’ knowledge of noise-induced hearing loss and recommend the usage of hearing protective devices. There is insufficient awareness regarding using hearing protective devices in a noisy environment. This study indicates the potential need for education within the population of Puttalam.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Kelaniya, Sri Lankaen_US
dc.subjectNoise exposureen_US
dc.subjectNoise-induced hearing lossen_US
dc.subjectHearing protective devicesen_US
dc.subjectHearing conservationen_US
dc.titleAwareness of noise-induced hearing loss and usage of hearing protective devices among 18 to 35 years old residents in Puttalam, Sri Lankaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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