Abstract:
:We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high noise level. A modified, validated, structured questionnaire was used to collect information from 253 male workers randomly selected from the four factories. The sum scores for each domain of KAP were computed. Scores above 75% were defined as good knowledge and positive attitude. For practice, scores of >50% were defined as good. Independent samples t-test and Chi-squared test were used to analyze association between KAP and continuous/categorical variables respectively. Majority of workers displayed poor knowledge and poor practice (94%), but 76% displayed a positive attitude. Most of the workers (86%) had never been provided with hearing protection devices. The mean scores for attitude and practice differed significantly between the four factories (one-way ANOVA, p < 0.001). Implementation of hearing conservation program with provision of hearing protection devices are suggested.
journal_name
Arch Environ Occup Healthjournal_title
Archives of environmental & occupational healthauthors
Nyarubeli IP,Tungu AM,Bråtveit M,Moen BEdoi
10.1080/19338244.2019.1607816subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-01-01 00:00:00pages
216-225issue
4eissn
1933-8244issn
2154-4700journal_volume
75pub_type
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