Noise Mapping, Prevalence and Risk Factors of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss among Workers at Muscat International Airport

Al-Harthy, Norah A.; Abugad, Hassan; Zabeeri, Najwa; Alghamdi, Amal; Darwish, Magdy A

doi:10.3390/ijerph19137952

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“…According to this study, the overall prevalence of hearing impairment among the workers was 30.9% (95% CI 26.0 -36.6) with 17.2% bilateral and 13.7% unilateral hearing impairments. which was lower than the study conducted by the India Air Force 28 but higher than the study conducted among workers at Malaysia Airport 29 and Saud Arabia King Kahild International Airport workers 30 . this is due to noiseinduced hearing factors like treating otitis infections and irrigating the compacted waxy of the workersè ar on regular follow up in different countries…”

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Level of noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors among workers in Bishoftu central air base of Ethiopia

Hailu,

Zeleke,

Ermias

et al. 2023

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Background Excessive occupational exposure to noise results in occupational hearing loss was considered a major public health problem. Since the expansion of the aviation industry and its exposure to the intensity of noise level was simultaneously high. Objective This study aims to assess the level of noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors among workers in the Bishoftu central air base in Ethiopia. Methods Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 260 central air base workers through face-to-face interviews; an environment noise survey with an audiometric test had been conducted to collect data. Data were entered by Epidata version 3.1 and SPSS was used to analyze the data. Finally, a statistical analysis such as descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis was applied. A P-value < 0.05 at 95%CI was considered statistically significant. Result The overall prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss and hearing impairments were 24.6 and 30.9%, respectively. From this, 16.9% bilateral and 7.7% unilateral noise-induced hearing loss. The highest prevalence noise level was recorded for workers who were exposed to noise levels greater than 90 dBA. Around 21.9% were males with an age category between 18 to 27 years were exposed to noise-induced hearing loss. Similarly, the lowest experience was between 1 to 10 years of exposure to noise-induced hearing loss by 16.9% with working department transport helicopter (4.7%), transport airplane (4.7%), and daily maintenance (3.5%). Those participants who were exposed to noise-induced levels at work place previously were five times (AOR = 5.0, 95% CI: 1.74–14.36) more likely exposed to the sound noise level at the workplace than those workers not exposed at work place previously. Those workers who were exposed to greater or equal to 90dBA noise level were 4.98 times (AOR = 4.98, 95% CI: 2.59–9.58) more likely exposed to noise-induced levels than those who were exposed to less than 90dBA noise level. Moreover, male air base workers were 3.5 times more likely exposed to hearing impairment than female workers (AOR = 3.5, 95%CI 1.01–12.0) and participants who have abnormal otologic examinations were 1.9 times more likely exposed to hearing impairment than those who have normal otologic examinations (AOR = 1.9, 95%CI 1.02–3.54). Conclusion Workers were exposed to high levels of occupational noise that could induce immediate hearing loss. The prevalence of hearing loss was significantly high.

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Level of noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors among workers in Bishoftu central air base of Ethiopia

Hailu,

Zeleke,

Ermias

et al. 2023

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“…et al in a study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to collect information on people's attitudes and perceptions towards noise and its consequences [49]. During the 2000s, noise mapping became more common [50,51]. Noise simulation and GIS techniques have also been used to model traffic and wind turbine noise, often in conjunction with noise measurement, noise mapping, and statistical analysis.…”

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“…Noise simulation and GIS techniques have also been used to model traffic and wind turbine noise, often in conjunction with noise measurement, noise mapping, and statistical analysis. Clinical tests and questionnaires have also recently been used to assess the impact of noise on health [50,[52][53][54]. Many researchers have combined different methods in their studies to understand noise pollution in all its facets and have a more global view of this research topic in the Arab world [15,51,55,56].…”

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Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda

Bouzir,

Berkouk,

Barrigón Morillas

et al. 2024

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This review analyzed scientific publications on noise pollution in 22 Arab countries from 1983 to 2022. The objective of this study was to assess the current state of research on noise pollution in the Arab world, identify trends and gaps in the literature, and subsequently formulate a thorough research agenda. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database was conducted using relevant search terms and inclusion criteria. Out of 249 results, 104 studies were selected. The data extraction from the 104 studies includes the country where the study was conducted/designed; the publication year; the journal of publication; sponsorship details; and the research methodology used. VOSviewer software (VOSviewer 1.6.18) was used to visualize the literature data and co-occurrence networks, collaborations, and research fronts. The analysis revealed that Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait were the most active countries in noise pollution research, while Sudan and Libya had the lowest number of publications in this field. Additionally, countries like Somalia, Syria, Yemen, and Mauritania had no publications on this subject. Research on noise pollution in this region mainly focuses on noise in urban zones and workplaces, particularly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Topics vary across other Arab countries. The results highlight the increasing significance of noise pollution research in the Arab world, particularly evident in recent periods. However, scientific output from Arab countries remains significantly limited compared to other global contexts. This study emphasizes the pressing requirement for increased investment in noise pollution research, aiming to achieve knowledge of the acoustic situation in Arab countries in order to develop strategies to mitigate population exposure to noise pollution, improve the well-being of citizens, and protect public health.

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“…Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant occupational health concern affecting workers worldwide (1,2). Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise in various industries can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory system, resulting in hearing impairment and reduced quality of life for affected individuals (3,4).…”

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Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the City of Mosul: A Cross-sectional Study

Nofan,

Ibrahim

2023

MJMHS

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Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the distribution of demographic characteristics and the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. Methods: The study sample consisted of 160 participants, and various demographic variables were examined. Data regarding age, gender, work experience, work hours, work nature, and work type were collected and analyzed. The degrees of hearing loss in the bilateral, left, and right ears were assessed, and the prevalence of hearing loss among different work types was examined. Audiograms were utilized to assess the degrees of hearing loss. The limitations of this study include a small sample size, and the cross-sectional design preventing causal relationships. Results: The majority of participants were male, and the age distribution showed a higher representation in the 30-49 years age range. The degrees of hearing loss were predominantly intermediate in the bilateral, left, and right ears. Military personnel had the highest prevalence of hearing loss, followed by builders, drivers, carpenters, and bakers. The logistic regression analysis indicated limited predictive power for age, diabetes mellitus (DM), years in the job, and years in the current job. However, the absence of formal training emerged as a significant factor associated with an increased likelihood of potential hearing loss. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of considering demographic characteristics and occupational factors in assessing the prevalence of hearing loss among workers. The results emphasize the need for occupational training programs and increased awareness of hearing protection measures in the workplace to mitigate the risk of hearing loss.

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Noise Mapping, Prevalence and Risk Factors of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss among Workers at Muscat International Airport

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Level of noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors among workers in Bishoftu central air base of Ethiopia

Level of noise-induced hearing loss and associated factors among workers in Bishoftu central air base of Ethiopia

Noise Pollution Studies in the Arab World: A Scientometric Analysis and Research Agenda

Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the City of Mosul: A Cross-sectional Study

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