Hunter Abby
a Division of Epidemiology and Public Health , School of Medicine, University of Nottingham , Nottingham , UK.
b National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre , Nottingham , UK , and.
Int J Audiol. 2018 Jun;57(6):449-456. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2018.1430383. Epub 2018 Jan 29.
Noise-induced hearing problems among young adults are increasing due to participation in loud activities. This study explored attitudes towards leisure noise, hearing protection, and perceived susceptibility to noise damage in young adults with no diagnosed hearing problems. Understanding attitudes and behaviours will assist with the future development of strategies to improve awareness and use of hearing protection.
A qualitative study.
Four focus groups, with 28 adults aged 18-35 years (6 male; 22 female; mean age 23 years).
Using framework analysis, five themes emerged. Earplug use occurred when participants had experienced previous temporary hearing damage (i.e. short-lived tinnitus or hearing loss). Others chose not to use earplugs because music venues are expected to be loud. Peer behaviours and opinions also had a strong influence over earplug use. A lack of knowledge of hearing-related damage resulted in a lack of concern for hearing health and other health conditions taking priority.
The challenge is to present hearing health messages that are relevant and accessible to young adults. Music and entertainment venues must also take greater responsibility to protect the hearing of its customers by at least informing visitors of the dangers of loud music.
由于参与喧闹活动，年轻人中因噪音导致的听力问题日益增多。本研究探讨了未被诊断出有听力问题的年轻人对休闲噪音、听力保护的态度以及对噪音损害的易感性认知。了解这些态度和行为将有助于未来制定提高听力保护意识和使用率的策略。
一项定性研究。
四个焦点小组，共28名18至35岁的成年人（6名男性；22名女性；平均年龄23岁）。
通过框架分析，出现了五个主题。当参与者曾经历过暂时性听力损伤（即短暂耳鸣或听力损失）时，会使用耳塞。其他人选择不使用耳塞是因为预计音乐场所会很吵闹。同伴的行为和观点对耳塞的使用也有很大影响。对听力相关损伤缺乏了解导致对听力健康缺乏关注，且其他健康状况被优先考虑。
面临的挑战是提供与年轻人相关且易于理解的听力健康信息。音乐和娱乐场所也必须承担更大责任，至少通过告知顾客喧闹音乐的危害来保护其听力。
