Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common type of hearing impairment after presbycusis. It constitutes a significant public health issue in Thailand and worldwide. According to the WHO, exposure to high noise levels at work is the second leading cause of occupational injuries, accounting for up to 16% of work-related illnesses. This impairment is more common in developing countries than in developed ones. Research investigating occupational NIHL among Thai music students remains lim
Conditions
Interventions
The first- and second-year army musical students enrolled in a two-year program at the Royal Thai Army Musical School. They underwent otologic examination, standard hearing testing, and DPOAE testing
Health Services Research
The army musical students enrolled in a two-year program at the Royal Thai Army Musical School.
Sponsors
Department of Otolaryngology Phramongkutklao Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 20 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Army musical students aged 15 years and older, receiving a normal otologic physical examination 2. Students and parents willing to participate voluntarily in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students with ruptured tympanic membranes or hearing loss in both ears (either congenital or acquired) 2. A history of ear surgery 3. A history of taking ototoxic medication
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hearing thresholds difference at 6 months follow-up decibel | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Signal to noise ratio (SNR) at 6 months follow-up SNR less than 6 | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPana Klamkam
Phramongkutklao Hospital
Outcome results
None listed