Effects of noise annoyance on mental distress

Esmaielpour, Mohammad Reza Monazzam; Balochkhaneh, Faezeh Ábbasi; Kordmiri, Seyed Hojat Mousavi; Fashkhami, Nastouh Khanjani; Zakerian, Seyed Abolfazl; Abbasi, Milad

doi:10.52547/koomesh.23.3.394

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“…The authors conclude that this difference is due to work environment and study population differences. Also, a significant relationship was found between work experience and psychosis, consistent with the present study [2]. Prolonged exposure to harmful factors such as noise in the workplace can cause burnout and affect [2,4].…”

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“…Also, a significant relationship was found between work experience and psychosis, consistent with the present study [2]. Prolonged exposure to harmful factors such as noise in the workplace can cause burnout and affect [2,4]. Workers' mental health.…”

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“…Noise annoyance is a reaction that a person expresses to noise exposure. This reaction can take many forms, including dissatisfaction, harassment, and disruption [2]. Most studies of workplace noise show the noise level to be higher than allowed [3].…”

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Correlation between Noise Exposure and Mental Health Components among Iranian Steel Workers, 2021

Madvari

Abdar²,

Halvani³

et al. 2022

J Occup Health Epidemiol

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Background: Noise is an important occupational safety and health issue in many workplaces. Noise annoyance is a strong measurable mental response. It is a reaction that a person expresses to the noise exposure. Thus, this study investigates the correlation between noise exposure and its annoyance in terms of mental health components. Materials and Methods: This was a correlational descriptive study conducted on 100 workers. Respondents were recruited by a simple random sampling method. The equivalent sound level (LeqA) was determined using dosimetry. The numerical scale of ISO/TS 15666:2003 was used to measure noise annoyance. Mental health components were determined using the SCL-90 mental health questionnaire. Data analysis was performed in SPSS software (version 22) using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and correlation tests. Results: The median of mental health and noise annoyance were 38 and 6.5, respectively. A positive correlation was observed between equivalent sound level (LeqA) and noise annoyance score (P<0.001, r=0.92). A significant correlation was found between mental health components (depression, anxiety, self-morbidity, obsession and compulsion, aggression, morbid fear, paranoid thoughts, psychosis, and sensitivity in interpersonal relationships) and equivalent sound level (P<0.001). Also, a significant correlation was observed between noise annoyance score and mental health components (P<0.001). Conclusion:We concluded thatin order to enhance the mental health of employees and increment efficiency and performance, it is recommended that appropriate control methods should be applied.

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Correlation between Noise Exposure and Mental Health Components among Iranian Steel Workers, 2021

Madvari

Abdar²,

Halvani³

et al. 2022

J Occup Health Epidemiol

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“…Based on the results of Monazzam Esmaielpour et al, there was a significant relationship between noise exposure and noise annoyance (35), which corroborates the findings of the present study. Similarly, Ali found a significant and positive relationship between noise exposure and noise annoyance among workers in different jobs (36).…”

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Association between noise exposure and noise annoyance with communication skills and cognitive triad among mine workers, Iran

Madvari

Sefidkar

Dameshghi

et al. 2022

J Shahrekord Univ Med Sci

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Background and aims: Noise has many psychological effects. Although different studies have so far focused on various psychological effects, they have not evaluated communication skills and cognitive triad. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of noise exposure and noise annoyance on communication skills and cognitive triad. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 65 workers in 2021. The equivalent sound level (LeqA) was determined using dosimetry. Based on LeqA, noise exposure was divided into permissible and impermissible types. Noise annoyance was measured by the numerical rating scale recommended by ISO/TS 15666:2003. The Communication Skills Questionnaire and Cognitive Triad Inventory were used for data collection. Finally, the obtained data were analyzed by SPSS 24 using an independent samples t test and Spearman correlation test. Results: The mean (±standard deviation) age of workers was equal to 33.87 (±5.95) years. The results of the correlation test showed a positive and significant relationship between LeqA and noise annoyance (P<0.001, r=0.82). Based on the results of the independent samples t test, there was no significant difference in the scores of communication skills (P=0.11) and cognitive triad (P=0.93) in the two groups. Conclusion: In this study, a positive and significant relationship was found between noise exposure and noise annoyance. In addition, communication and cognitive skills were not significantly different in the two study groups. To accurately determine the relationships of variables, it is recommended to conduct similar studies with larger sample sizes while considering variables such as personality traits and social intelligence.

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“…Psychological distress can be defined as a set of symptoms of perceived anxiety and depression 8 . Stressful factors in the nursing profession, including workload, job demand, and the like, can be associated with adverse psychological and physical consequences.…”

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Association Between COVID-19 Anxiety, Psychological Distress, and Decision-making Styles in Nurses of a Selected Hospital in Yazd Province, Iran

Fallah Madvari,

Bagheshahi,

Sefidkar

et al. 2023

Epidemiol Health System J

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Background and aims: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing was known as a stressful occupation. This high work pressure and stress can make nurses susceptible to psychological consequences. The state of mental health of nurses can be effectively related to their job performance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety, psychological distress, and general decision-making styles in nurses. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a selected hospital in Yazd province in 2022. An available sampling method was used in this research, and 100 nurses were included in the study. Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, Kessler’s Questionnaire (K10), and Scott, and Bruce’s decision-making styles questionnaire were employed to collect data. The obtained data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and correlation test in SPSS-24. Results: Based on the results, a positive relationship was found between COVID-19 anxiety and psychological distress (P=0.05, r=0.19). In this study, a positive correlation was observed between COVID-19 anxiety in nurses and spontaneous (P=0.008) and dependent (P<0.001) decision-making styles. Eventually, psychological distress was significantly correlated with avoidant (P=0.005) and dependent (P=0.005) decision-making styles. Conclusion: Considering the importance of mental health and nurses’ job performance, it is recommended that measures should be taken to reduce anxiety and improve their mental health. Holding mental health training workshops and increasing social and organizational support can also be effective in this regard.

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Effects of noise annoyance on mental distress

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Correlation between Noise Exposure and Mental Health Components among Iranian Steel Workers, 2021

Correlation between Noise Exposure and Mental Health Components among Iranian Steel Workers, 2021

Association between noise exposure and noise annoyance with communication skills and cognitive triad among mine workers, Iran

Association Between COVID-19 Anxiety, Psychological Distress, and Decision-making Styles in Nurses of a Selected Hospital in Yazd Province, Iran

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