Ear Symptoms and Earphone Usage: A Web-Based Survey Study.

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Journal of Audiology and Otology Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI:10.7874/jao.2024.00192

Ga-Young Kim, Mini Jo, Young Sang Cho, Il Joon Moon

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Abstract

Background and objectives: : This study aimed to investigate the potential impact of earphone use on the occurrence of otitis externa (OE) by conducting a survey.

Subjects and methods: : This study included 517 participants. The questionnaire comprised 22 items divided into three categories; general information, earphone use, and OE. The questionnaire was designed using Google Forms and distributed through a notice posted on a hospital bulletin board. This notice included a QR code that enabled any interested individual to participate, and the responses were collected automatically.

Results: : The proportion of respondents who had experienced OE at least once was 21%. Among them, 33.7% experienced OE within the preceding month. For "adhering to the recommendation usage time," individuals who responded "likely" had a 0.440 (odds ratio=0.440, 95% confidence interval=0.195-0.993) times higher likelihood; they were at lower risk of experiencing OE compared to those who responded "very unlikely."

Conclusions: : Our findings suggest that proper earphone use can reduce the risk of OE. Despite the lack of a significant relationship between earphone type, physical activity, and cleaning practices, continued adherence to these factors is recommended to prevent OE.

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耳部症状与耳机使用：一项基于网络的调查研究

背景与目的：本研究旨在通过调查研究耳机使用对外耳炎（OE）发生的潜在影响。研究对象和方法：本研究纳入517名参与者。问卷共22项，分为三类；一般信息，耳机使用和OE。问卷是使用谷歌表格设计的，并通过张贴在医院公告栏上的通知进行分发。该通知包含一个QR码，任何感兴趣的人都可以参与其中，并自动收集回复。结果：至少经历过一次OE的受访者比例为21%。其中33.7%的人在前一个月内经历过OE。对于“遵守推荐使用时间”，回答“可能”的个体的可能性高出0.440倍（优势比=0.440,95%可信区间=0.195-0.993）；与那些回答“非常不可能”的人相比，他们经历OE的风险更低。结论：我们的研究结果表明，正确使用耳机可以降低OE的风险。尽管耳机类型、身体活动和清洁方法之间没有明显的关系，但建议继续遵守这些因素以预防OE。

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期刊介绍： Journal of Audiology and Otology (JAO) (formerly known as Korean Journal of Audiology) aims to publish the most advanced findings for all aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear using state-of-the-art techniques and analyses. The journal covers recent trends related to the topics of audiology, otology, and neurotology conducted by professionals, with the goal of providing better possible treatment to people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who suffer from auditory and/or vestibular disorders and thus, improving their quality of life. This journal encourages the submission of review papers about current professional issues, research papers presenting a scientific base and clinical application, and case papers with unique reports or clinical trials. We also invite letters to the editor and papers related to the manufacture and distribution of medical devices. This journal provides integrated views from otologists, audiologists, and other healthcare practitioners, offering readers high quality scientific and clinical information. This peer-reviewed and open access journal has been the official journal of the Korean Audiological Society since 1997 and of both the Korean Audiological Society and the Korean Otological Society since 2017. It is published in English four times a year in January, April, July, and October.