An approach for estimating noise induced hearing loss because of indoor and outdoor environment noise factors in healthcare facilities

Abstract: Noise-induced hearing loss, hearing loss is either a part or the whole hearing, irreversible, occurs in one or both ears, can be mild, moderate or severe, occurs because of exposure to continuous noise from the environment. Noise-induced hearing loss varies among individuals. The specific objective of this study was to determine the intensity of noise in the workplace ( discotheque ), which can cause hearing loss . This research is a descriptive study using cross sectional approach. The results of this study are of hearing loss by 40 %. Ranging from mild hearing loss and hearing loss 35 % was 5 %, it can be concluded that working in an environment of high -intensity noise can affect auditory function, so in need of extension and outreach to workers in nightclubs so they know about noise-induced hearing loss. Keywords : Noise, Hearing Function, SCORE Workers nightclub in Manado, Safety work. Abstrak: Gangguan pendengaran akibat kebisingan, adalah gangguan pendengaran baik sebagian atau seluruh pendengaran, bersifat menetap, terjadi pada satu atau dua telinga, dapat bersifat ringan, sedang atau berat, terjadi karena paparan bising yang terus-menerus dari lingkungan. Gangguan pendengaran akibat kebisingan bervariasi diantara individu. Tujuan khusus penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui intensitas kebisingan pada tempat kerja (diskotik) yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan pendengaran. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan secara cross sectional. Hasil penelitian ini terdapat gangguan pendengaran sebesar 40%. Mulai dari gangguan pendengaran ringan 35% dan gangguan pendengaran sedang 5%, dapat di simpulkan bahwa bekerja di lingkungan yang berintensitas bising tinggi dapat menpengaruhi fungsi pendengaran, sehingga di butuhkan penyuluhan dan sosialisasi kepada pekerja di tempat hiburan malam agar mereka mengtahui tentang gangguan pendengaran akibat kebisingan. Kata Kunci: Bising, Fungsi Pendengaran, Pekerja hiburan malam di SCORE manado, Keselamatan kerja.

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For Those About to Rock

Perspectives on Public Health Issues Related to Hearing and Balance ◽

10.1044/hcoa13.1.29 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 29-35

Author(s):

Jennifer Tufts

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Cultural Landscape ◽

Minimal Risk ◽

Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽

Essential Information ◽

Informed Decisions ◽

Hearing Health ◽

Loud Music ◽

Protective Strategies

Loud music and noisy hobbies are part of our cultural landscape. These activities can be enjoyed with minimal risk to hearing if a few commonsense guidelines are followed. Educating clients about risks and protective strategies will empower them to make informed decisions about their hearing health that best reflect their values and priorities. In this article, the author covers essential information to avoiding noise-induced hearing loss, writing in easily accessible language to better help clinicians convey this information to their clients.

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