Occupational exposure to noise, and hearing function among electro production workers.
Occupational exposure to noise, and hearing function among electro production workers.
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DOI：
10.1016/j.anl.2006.03.008
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2006-12
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G. Rachiotis;C. Alexopoulos;S. Drivas
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作者：
G. Rachiotis;C. Alexopoulos;S. Drivas
本研究的目的是调查听力损失的患病率和决定因素之间的电子production. METHODSNINE-3个电子生产工人和51名办公室工作人员进行了听力测试。使用自填问卷获得有关社会人口统计学、听力问题的当前和过去病史、耳毒性药物的使用、爱好和吸烟习惯的信息。电气生产工人暴露在高水平的噪音中。统计分析表明，44%的电气生产工人有感音神经性听力损失，主要集中在4000 Hz。多变量分析表明，职业暴露于噪声似乎是最强的预测因子（优势比，OR：7.51）NIHL其次是老龄化（OR：5.34），最后吸烟（OR：2.47）。结论我们的研究结果表明，电力生产工人的职业暴露于高水平的噪声，并提出高利率的噪声引起的听力损失（NIHL）。观察到的听力损失主要位于4000 Hz。这些发现强调了需要采取干预措施，以减少电力生产工人中NIHL发展的风险。
OBJECTIVEThe present study has the aim to investigate the prevalence and the determinants of hearing loss among electro production workers.METHODSNinety-three electro production workers and 51 office workers underwent audiometric test. Information regarding, socio-demographics, present and past medical history of hearing problems, use of ototoxic drugs, hobbies, and smoking habit was obtained using a self administered questionnaire.RESULTSThe levels of noise at workplace have also been measured. Electro production workers were exposed to high levels of noise. Statistical analysis has shown that 44% of electro production workers had sensorineural hearing loss located mainly at 4000Hz. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that occupational exposure to noise appears to be the strongest predictor (odds ratio, OR: 7.51) of NIHL followed by aging (OR: 5.34), and last by smoking (OR: 2.47).CONCLUSIONOur findings indicate that electro production workers are occupationally exposed to high levels of noise, and present high rates of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The observed hearing loss was located mainly at 4000Hz. These findings underline the need for interventions to reduce the risk for the development of NIHL among electro production workers.