Protecting Hearing Health: High-Frequency Hearing Loss Among Hospital Workers in Laundry and Nutrition Departments.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Workplace Health & Safety Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI:10.1177/21650799251348478

Jinjuta Panumasvivat, Ratana Sapbamrer, Amnart Wongcharoen, Phiraphat Pipitawan, Suthapat Techakulwirote, Nichapa Panitchroongruang, Chonnipa Ruttanasetyuth

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Abstract

Background: Existing research primarily focuses on high-frequency hearing loss (HFHL) among manufacturing workers, with limited studies on hospital workers. This study aims to examine factors associated with HFHL among hospital workers engaged in laundry and nutrition departments.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during October and December 2023 in the laundry and nutrition departments of a tertiary hospital, Thailand. Noise monitoring using area sampling methods was carried out over an 8-hour period, with 8-hour time-weighted average calculated. A total of 107 workers were interviewed and underwent audiometry testing.

Results: Of the 107 workers, 75.7% reported HFHL in both the right and left ears, 14.9% experienced unilateral HFHL, and 68.2% had bilateral HFHL. Binary logistic regression revealed that HFHL in the right ear was positively associated with not wearing earplugs (adj.OR = 3.84, 95% CI [1.27, 11.58)] and longer daily working hours (adj.OR = 1.42, 95% CI [1.05, 1.90]). HFHL in the left ear was associated with age (adj.OR = 1.08, 95% CI [1.01, 1.14]). Unilateral HL was linked to the department of employment (adj.OR = 0.11, 95% CI [0.02, 0.55]), while bilateral HL was associated with age (adj.OR = 1.07, 95% CI [1.01, 1.13]).

Conclusion: HFHL among workers is influenced by factors including age, department of employment, daily working hours, and the use of earplugs during work. HFHL in the right ear is notably affected by earplug use and daily working hours. Occupational health practices to ensure proper use of hearing protection devices and limiting daily work durations to no more than 8 hours are essential.

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保护听力健康：洗衣和营养部门医院工作人员高频听力损失。

背景：现有的研究主要集中在制造业工人的高频听力损失（HFHL），对医院工作人员的研究有限。本研究旨在探讨洗衣及营养科医护人员患HFHL的相关因素。方法：于2023年10月至12月在泰国某三级医院洗衣科和营养科进行横断面研究。采用区域采样方法进行8小时的噪声监测，并计算8小时的时间加权平均值。共采访了107名工人，并进行了听力测试。结果：107名工人中，75.7%为左右双耳HFHL， 14.9%为单侧HFHL， 68.2%为双侧HFHL。二元logistic回归分析显示，右耳HFHL与未佩戴耳塞（or = 3.84, 95% CI[1.27, 11.58]）和每日工作时间较长呈正相关（or = 1.42, 95% CI[1.05, 1.90]）。左耳HFHL与年龄相关（or = 1.08, 95% CI[1.01, 1.14]）。单侧HL与就业部有关（or = 0.11, 95% CI[0.02, 0.55]），而双侧HL与年龄有关（or = 1.07, 95% CI[1.01, 1.13]）。结论：工人HFHL受年龄、就业部门、日常工作时间、工作中使用耳塞等因素影响。耳塞的使用和日常工作时间对右耳HFHL有显著影响。必须采取职业卫生措施，确保正确使用听力保护装置，并将每日工作时间限制在不超过8小时。

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Workplace Health & Safety NURSING-

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

3.80%

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6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Workplace Health & Safety: Promoting Environments Conducive to Well-Being and Productivity is the official publication of the American Association of Occupational Health Nursing, Inc. (AAOHN). It is a scientific peer-reviewed Journal. Its purpose is to support and promote the practice of occupational and environmental health nurses by providing leading edge research findings and evidence-based clinical practices. It publishes articles that span the range of issues facing occupational and environmental health professionals, including emergency and all-hazard preparedness, health promotion, safety, productivity, environmental health, case management, workers'' compensation, business and leadership, compliance and information management.