Andersson Gerhard, Lindvall Nina, Hursti Timo, Carlbring Per
Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Int J Audiol. 2002 Dec;41(8):545-54. doi: 10.3109/14992020209056075.
The present study explored the prevalence and descriptive characteristics of hyperacusis, defined as unusual intolerance of ordinary environmental sounds. Two ways of collecting data were used in the study: the first was a postal survey of a random sample, to which 589 responded (59.7% response rate); the second was the internet, and 595 self-recruited individuals responded to a call for participants via a banner on a web page (51.9% response rate). The point prevalence rates of hyperacusis were 9% in the internet group and 8% in the postal group. Exclusion of participants who reported hearing impairment resulted in point prevalence rates of 7.7% (n = 39) and 5.9% (n = 28) respectively. The data collection format did not result in any substantial differences. Hyperacusis was associated with concentration difficulties, use of ear protection, avoidance, tension, and sensitivity to light/colours. The present data suggest that hyperacusis is a common problem.
本研究探讨了听觉过敏（定义为对普通环境声音异常不耐受）的患病率及描述性特征。该研究采用了两种数据收集方式：第一种是对随机样本进行邮寄调查，有589人回复（回复率为59.7%）；第二种是通过互联网，有595名通过网页横幅招募的自报参与者回复了参与者招募信息（回复率为51.9%）。听觉过敏的时点患病率在互联网组为9%，在邮寄组为8%。排除报告有听力障碍的参与者后，时点患病率分别为7.7%（n = 39）和5.9%（n = 28）。数据收集方式未导致任何实质性差异。听觉过敏与注意力不集中、使用耳部防护用品、回避、紧张以及对光线/颜色敏感有关。目前的数据表明，听觉过敏是一个常见问题。
