Occupational Noise Exposure
Conditions
Keywords
Chemical esposure, Fuel station employees, Noise-induced hearing loss, Occupational exposure, Ototoxicity, Vestibulotoxicity
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of occupational noise exposure on hearing and auditory functions among individuals working in noisy environments. The study evaluates the relationship between occupational noise exposure and hearing-related outcomes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male participants aged 20-60 years who had been working at a fuel station for at least two years, had no hearing loss on their pre-employment audiogram, and had no history of balance loss or otologic surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals with middle ear pathology, a history of hearing loss, vestibular disease, or neurological or psychiatric disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pure-Tone Audiometry Hearing Thresholds | Baseline | Hearing thresholds were assessed by pure-tone audiometry at 250, 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz in both ears and compared between the study and control groups. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Reflex Thresholds | Baseline | Ipsilateral and contralateral acoustic reflex thresholds were assessed at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz and compared between the study and control groups. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTHandan TURAN DİZDAR, PhD
CONTACTIşılay Kaplan, Audiologist
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORHandan TURAN DİZDAR, PhD
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Outcome results
None listed