A suggested model for decision-making regarding hearing conservation: Towards a systems theory approach

Widén, Stephen

doi:10.3109/14992027.2012.728724

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“…[18] Previous research has revealed that the model of the theory of planned behavior might provide a theoretical framework to predict and alter human health behavior. [11] According to this model, by use of preventive campaigns, attitudes toward noise and HP can be altered resulting into an increase of HP use. [19] The authors would like to remark that the order of the intensity of music presentation in the present study might infl uence the opinion towards the sound levels.…”

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“…Previous research revealed that attitudes toward noise and the use of HP play a role in the actual behavior of using HP in noise situations. [8,11] However, the use of HP is very low considering the high prevalence of noise-induced symptoms. Therefore, the second research part, conducted in February 2013, consisted of an online questionnaire assessing noise-induced symptoms, the attitudes toward more strict noise regulations, frequency of attendance at open air and indoor musical events, and the reasons why adolescents and young adults do (not) use HP in noisy situations.…”

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A little bit less would be great: Adolescents′ opinion towards music levels

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Many music organizations are opposed to restrictive noise regulations, because of anxiety related to the possibility of a decrease in the number of adolescents attending music events. The present study consists of two research parts evaluating on one hand the youth's attitudes toward the sound levels at indoor as well as outdoor musical activities and on the other hand the effect of more strict noise regulations on the party behavior of adolescents and young adults. In the first research part, an interview was conducted during a music event at a youth club. A total of 41 young adults were questioned concerning their opinion toward the intensity levels of the music twice: Once when the sound level was 98 dB(A), LAeq, 60min and once when the sound level was increased up to 103 dB(A), LAeq, 60min . Some additional questions concerning hearing protection (HP) use and attitudes toward more strict noise regulations were asked. In the second research part, an extended version of the questionnaire, with addition of some questions concerning the reasons for using/not using HP at music events, was published online and completed by 749 young adults. During the interview, 51% considered a level of 103 dB(A), LAeq, 60min too loud compared with 12% during a level of 98 dB(A), LAeq, 60min . For the other questions, the answers were similar for both research parts. Current sound levels at music venues were often considered as too loud. More than 80% held a positive attitude toward more strict noise regulations and reported that they would not alter their party behavior when the sound levels would decrease. The main reasons given for the low use of HP were that adolescents forget to use them, consider them as uncomfortable and that they never even thought about using them. These results suggest that adolescents do not demand excessive noise levels and that more strict noise regulation would not influence party behavior of youngsters.

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“…One study by Keppler et al [34] found significantly worse hearing thresholds in young adults who considered that noise was not that risky or experienced more barriers against wearing HPDs. In the current study, the theoretical framework developed by Widén[35] was used to explain young people’s attitudes and behaviours towards leisure noise exposure. The model combines all the factors from the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB);[36] these are attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control, with the perceived benefits and barriers to modifying the behaviour and triggers to action from the Health Belief Model (HBM).…”

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Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Leisure Noise-Induced Hearing Damage in Flemish Young Adults

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Context:Young people regularly expose themselves to leisure noise and are at risk for acquiring hearing damage.Aims:The objective of this study was to compare young adults’ hearing status in relation to sociodemographic variables, leisure noise exposure and attitudes and beliefs towards noise.Settings and Design:A self-administered questionnaire regarding hearing, the amount of leisure noise exposure and attitudes towards noise and hearing protection as well as an audiological test battery were completed. Five hundred and seventeen subjects between 18 and 30 years were included.Subject and Methods:Hearing was evaluated using conventional audiometry, transient evoked and distortion product otoacoustic emissions. On the basis of their hearing status, participants were categorised into normal hearing, sub-clinical or clinical hearing loss.Statistical Analysis Used:Independent samples t-tests, chi-square tests and multiple regression models were used to evaluate the relation between groups based on hearing status, sociodemographics, leisure noise and attitudes towards noise.Results:Age was significantly related to hearing status. Although, the subjects in this study frequently participated in leisure activities, no significant associations between leisure noise exposure and hearing status could be detected. No relation with subjects’ attitudes or the use of hearing protection devices was found.Conclusions:This study could not demonstrate clinically significant leisure noise-induced hearing damage, which may lead to more non-protective behaviour. However, the effects of leisure noise may become noticeable over a long-term use since age was found to be related with sub-clinical hearing loss. Longitudinal studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of noise exposure.

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“…Rawool's [26] argumentation is somewhat in line with Widén, [27] that it is not merely enough to change adolescents attitudes and behaviors by adding, e.g. information or knowledge through some health educational program.…”

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Adolescents′ reported hearing symptoms and attitudes toward loud music

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Malmström²,

Widén³

2013

Noise Health

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The aim of the present study was to compare the adolescents' attitudes toward loud music in relation to a set of self-perceived auditory symptoms and psychological variables such as norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment in noisy situations. A questionnaire on hearing and preventive behavior was distributed to 281 upper secondary school students aged 15-19 years. The questionnaire included youth attitude to noise scale, questions about perceived hearing symptoms such as tinnitus and sound sensitivity and finally statements on perceived behavioral norms regarding hearing protection use, risk-taking and risk-judgment in noisy settings. Self-perceived auditory symptoms such as sound sensitivity and permanent tinnitus had a significant relationship with less tolerant attitudes toward loud music. Permanent tinnitus and sound sensitivity together accounted for 15.9% of the variation in attitudes toward loud music. Together with the psychological variables norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment 48.0% of the variation in attitudes could be explained. Although perceived hearing symptoms (sound sensitivity and permanent tinnitus) was associated with less tolerant attitudes toward loud music, psychological variables such as norms, preparedness to take risks and risk-judgment were found to be more strongly associated with attitudes toward loud music and should therefore be considered more in future preventive work. Health promotive strategies should focus on changing not merely individual attitudes, but also societal norms and regulations in order to decrease noise induced auditory symptoms among adolescents.

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A suggested model for decision-making regarding hearing conservation: Towards a systems theory approach

Cited by 35 publications

References 20 publications

A little bit less would be great: Adolescents′ opinion towards music levels

A little bit less would be great: Adolescents′ opinion towards music levels

Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Leisure Noise-Induced Hearing Damage in Flemish Young Adults

Adolescents′ reported hearing symptoms and attitudes toward loud music

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