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{"title":"Impact of Noise on Medical Anxiety in Hospitalized Children with Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Juan Xu, Shan Huang","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_78_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_78_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Noise levels may have an impact on the level of fear and anxiety in hospitalized children, which, in turn, may affect the effectiveness of treatment. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the impact of noise levels on medical anxiety in hospitalized children with pneumonia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Children hospitalized for pneumonia in our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were consecutively enrolled in this study. They were divided into high- and low-noise groups according to the environmental noise level, using 60 dB as a threshold value. Demographic, clinical, and psychological data were collected from medical records and patient assessments. Statistical analyses, including post-hoc analysis, were performed to conduct relevant research.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 106 patients, including 66 patients with low noise and 40 patients with high noise, were included. Results revealed that children in the high-noise group exhibited significantly higher scores on the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire compared to those in the low-noise group (32.56 ± 7.14 vs. 29.18 ± 6.25, t = 2.557, P = 0.012), as well as higher scores on the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) behavioral pain scale (2.34 ± 0.96 vs. 2.01 ± 0.67, t = 2.081, P = 0.040), indicating higher levels of medical anxiety and pain perception in the high-noise group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that noise levels in the hospital environment have a substantial impact on the fears and perceptions of hospitalized children with pneumonia. High-noise levels were associated with increased medical anxiety and pain perception in pediatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"495-500"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142951635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of Nursing in Managing Noise-Related Hearing Loss in Children: A Retrospective Study of Earmuffs as a Protective Intervention.","authors":"Yi Shu, Wenwen Zhang, Jiaji Zhou","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_109_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_109_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in children is a growing public health concern due to increased exposure to high noise levels in various environments. Early intervention is crucial to prevent long-term developmental and social impacts. This study evaluates the effectiveness of earmuffs as a protective intervention in managing NIHL in children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A prospective study was conducted involving 120 paediatric patients aged 5-12 years diagnosed with NIHL. Patients were divided into an intervention group (n = 60), who received standard treatment plus earmuffs, and a control group (n = 60), who received standard treatment only. Pure-tone audiometry tests were used to assess hearing thresholds at baseline and post-intervention. Family satisfaction was also assessed using a self-administered questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Hearing thresholds substantially improved in the intervention group compared with those in the control group. After the intervention, hearing thresholds in the intervention group reduced by 7.31 decibels (dB) at 500 Hertz (Hz), 6.73 dB at 1000 Hz, 6.66 dB at 2000 Hz and 6.92 dB at 4000 Hz (P < 0.05). In the control group, reductions were 3.74, 3.72, 3.64 and 3.80 dB, respectively (P < 0.05). Family satisfaction was significantly higher in the intervention group, with 91.7% expressing satisfaction, compared with 65.0% in the control group (P = 0.030).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates the effectiveness of earmuffs in preventing NIHL in children, showing improvements in hearing thresholds and increased family satisfaction. These findings suggest that earmuffs could be beneficial as part of standard preventive measures for paediatric patients exposed to high noise levels and highlight their potential practical and clinical value.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"553-558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the positive influence of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the prognosis and hearing control of patients with noise-induced hearing loss.","authors":"Zhen Tan, Jianbo Xu, Junfan Li, Yating You","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_103_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_103_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, the research team aimed to explore the therapeutic effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), its influence on patient prognosis, and its impact on hearing to provide valuable clinical evidence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ninety-four patients with NIHL admitted to The First People's Hospital of Changde City, Hunan, China, from May 2021 to January 2023 were selected for this retrospective analysis. Among them, 43 were given conventional treatment (control group) and 51 were given HBOT (observation group). The clinical efficacy, symptom improvement, and pure-tone hearing thresholds (PTHTs) at different frequencies were detected. All cases were followed up for 12 months to record the NIHL recurrence rates and hearing (hearing threshold), and their quality of life was investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The observation group had higher total effective rate and excellent rate and lower incidence of insomnia, tinnitus, and other symptoms than the control group (P < 0.05). PTHTs were lower in the observation group than in the control group at different frequencies (P < 0.05). Follow-up analysis showed no notable intergroup difference in the NHL recurrence rate (P > 0.05), but the hearing threshold was lower and the quality of life was better in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Compared to conventional treatment, HBOT is effective in treating NIHL and can improve the hearing and coagulation function of patients and provide a reliable guarantee for their prognostic health.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"566-570"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of the Levels and Sources of Noise on the Sleep Quality of Conscious Patients in Emergency Intensive Care Unit.","authors":"Jihe Yang, Jianguo Zhou","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_83_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_83_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to assess the levels and sources of noise in the emergency intensive care unit (EICU) of an emergency department and investigate their effects on the sleep quality of conscious patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A study was conducted on patients admitted to the EICU from December 2020 to December 2023. They were categorised according to their sleep quality with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Environmental noise levels were measured using precision sound level metres and environmental noise automatic monitoring instruments. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0, and Chi-square test, Fisher's exact probability and t-tests were conducted when applicable. The significance threshold was set at P < 0.05. Regression analysis was carried out for indicators with significant differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 200 patients were included in the study. Of them 96 in the ideal sleep group and 104 in the non-ideal sleep group. Patients with non-ideal sleep experienced significantly higher noise levels across various measures (P < 0.05). Additionally, patients with non-ideal sleep reported significantly higher occurrences of noise-related awakening, difficulty in falling asleep, nightmares or vivid dreams and sleepwalking episodes (P < 0.05). Significant differences in staff activities, including staff conversations, equipment noise exposure, cleaning activities, patient interventions and overhead pages, were observed between the groups (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicating that the average noise level, conversational speech, equipment alarms, ambient noise, peak noise levels, staff conversations, cleaning activities, patient interventions and overhead pages were significant contributors to poor sleep.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study suggested that high noise levels and staff-related activities affected the sleep quality of conscious patients in the EICU. Targeted measures could improve the prognoses of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"489-494"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the Content Offered to the Public Regarding Noise Pollution in Online News.","authors":"Corey H Basch, Betty Kollia, Eunsun Park, Helen Yousaf","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_118_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_118_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>Noise remains an under-discussed type of environmental pollutant, which exerts a wide range of adverse health effects, both auditory and non-auditory. Ensuring that the public has ready access to useful health information online about noise exposure is important. In this regard, evaluating the content of public news articles regarding noise pollution is vital. Although examining the content available to the public on this topic is significant, there is still a dearth of information on this topic. Consequently, this study aimed to analyze the content on Google News regarding noise pollution.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Google News was searched using the term \"noise pollution,\" and 100 articles were shortlisted for further coding. Qualitative coding was based on the news source, the type of domain extension, and whether a video was included in the article. The articles were quantitatively coded based on their content and compared for length.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The three most common content areas were as follows: types of noise pollution (73%), sources of noise (63%), and responses by administrative offices (59%). Only 17% of the news articles alluded to health issues linked to noise pollution, such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, high blood pressure, and effects on children's auditory skills, that is speech development, concentration, and memory retention. Scientific research findings related to noise pollution were incorporated in less than one-third of the articles. The news articles were of comparable length.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study not only contributes to a better understanding of the news provided to the public and how noise pollution issues are discussed in contemporary, mainstream media, but also can inform about public health initiatives. We recommend that scientific/healthcare communities collaborate with online news media to improve the coverage regarding-and underscore the scientific evidence of-the deleterious consequences of noise on human and animal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"571-576"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Kurtosis Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Caused by Complex Noise in Coal Mines.","authors":"Yuanzhen Du, Xinrong Tao, Fengjen Chu, Yuanjie Zou, Jia Wang, Yu Ding, Min Mu","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_29_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_29_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aims to investigate the relationship between noise kurtosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk while exploring the potential of kurtosis assessment in evaluating CVD risk associated with complex noise exposure in coal mines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study started in April 2021 and ended in November 2022. It involved 705 coal miners selected from 1045 participants. The participants underwent questionnaire surveys, physical examinations and assessment of individual noise exposure levels in the form of LAeq.8h. Individual CVD risk was evaluated by employing the Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China (China-PAR). Logistic regression analyses were used to analyse the effect of noise kurtosis on the risk of developing CVD and adjust for confounders to determine independent effects. Stratified analyses were applied to examine the effect of different noise characteristics on risk.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In cardiovascular risk assessment using China-PAR, 637 and 68 individuals were classified as low and high risk, respectively. Notably, the group exposed to noise levels of 85-100 dB(A) exhibited a significantly higher risk than those exposed to noise levels of <85 dB(A). Regarding kurtosis (β), individuals with β < 3 had low cardiovascular risk, whereas those with β > 5 had high risk, with risk increasing alongside kurtosis. Correlation analysis indicated a strong association amongst noise kurtosis, cumulative noise exposure (CNE) and CVD risk after accounting for individual age and service duration. Logistic regression analysis identified kurtosis as the primary influencing factor for CVD risk (odds ratio = 3.46, 95% confidence interval: 1.68-7.13).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Given the pervasive presence of complex noise in the coal mining industry, kurtosis can serve as a valuable supplementary parameter for adjusting CNE, thus facilitating the assessment of CVD risk associated with complex noise exposure in coal mines.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"543-552"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Occupational Noise on Employee Health: A Longitudinal Study.","authors":"Chin-Yin Huang, An-Ju Lai, Chun-Chieh Chen, Yu-Li Lin","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_66_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_66_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the long-term health risks associated with occupational noise exposure. By using 9 years of health examination data from a major manufacturing company in Taiwan, this study compared the health indices of employees in noise-intensive and non-noise-intensive work environments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis of 6278 health examination reports spanning 9 years was conducted to compare 20 health indices among 166 employees evenly distributed between noise-intensive and non-noise-intensive workgroups. These employees were carefully matched for sex, age, and work experience. Linear regression models were used to assess the temporal impact of noise exposure on each health index by incorporating a unique range ratio to quantify index fluctuations attributable to noise.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Employees exposed to occupational noise had an increase in platelet count of 16.594 K/µL, with an annual increment of 1.228 K/µL. Moreover, employees in noisy environments exhibited a significant increase in blood urea nitrogen level by 0.438 mg/dL, with an annual increase of 0.171 mg/dL. Additionally, their carcinoembryonic antigen level was significantly increased by 0.187 ng/mL on average, with the annual increase being 0.034 ng/mL. Moreover, increases in systolic blood pressure (2.015 mmHg), heart rate (4.620 beats/min), and white blood cell count (0.536 K/µL) and a decrease in red blood cell count (0.107 M/µL) were discovered to be solely attributable to noise exposure.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Prolonged exposure to high occupational noise levels significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular, renal, and colorectal diseases. This longitudinal study underscores the detrimental health consequences of prolonged noise exposure in occupational settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"514-522"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Occupational noise exposure and its effects among mill workers: A narrative review.","authors":"Siti Najihah Abdul Salam, Nurul Farahana Kamaludin, Normah Awang, Anuar Ithnin, Dayana Hazwani Mohd Suadi Nata, Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_43_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_43_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are many possibilities for noise exposure in industrial workplaces, including sectors that extensively use heavy machinery in processing each product. Various studies indicate a causal relationship between noise exposure and auditory/nonauditory effects among workers. Noise exposure poses risks to health and workers' hearing acuity and safety. This review paper aims to identify and summarize occupational noise exposure by examining the auditory and nonauditory effects among mill workers. The mills included in the study are palm oil, lumber, textiles, rice, sugarcane, flour, paper, and sawmills. A two-step methodology was used to achieve the aims of this narrative review. The literature search was conducted by gathering PubMed and Google Scholar papers, focusing on occupational noise in different occupational mill environments. Grey's literature was conducted by screening the worldwide national standard for the laws, guidelines, and other related information based on this topic. A total of 22 articles published have been included. The content of each publication was subsequently summarized. Most of the machine areas within the mills emitted high level of noise. The auditory effects of occupational noise exposure among mill workers were noise-induced hearing loss and hearing impairment. Hypertension, stress, communication disturbance, cardiovascular disease, and headache were the nonauditory effects experienced by workers. The recommendations provided in this review for mitigating noise exposure are derived from the hierarchy of control. Overall, most mill workers are exposed to a high noise level exceeding the standard noise exposure limit. Preventive actions should be taken to address and reduce work-related injuries among mill workers worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"461-473"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Medial Olivocochlear Efferents on Speech Discrimination in Noise in Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Asuman Küçüköner, Ömer Küçüköner, Abdulkadir Özgür, Murat Terzi","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_71_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_71_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience difficulties in understanding speech in noise despite having normal hearing.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to determine the relationship between speech discrimination in noise (SDN) and medial olivocochlear reflex levels and to compare MS patients with a control group.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Sixty participants with normal hearing, comprising 30 MS patients and 30 healthy controls, were included. For both groups, distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) were recorded at frequencies of 1000, 1400, 2000, 2800, 4000, 5600 and 8000 in the presence and absence of contralateral white sound at 65 dB SPL. Speech discrimination tests in the presence and absence of noise, Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale were applied to all participants to evaluate their cognitive skills.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In age- and sex-matched groups, the DPOAE signal-to-noise ratio value was 6.50 ± 1.30 in the right ear at a frequency of 8000 Hz in the control group and 2.40 ± 1.75 in the MS group (P < 0.05). In the comparison of suppression between ears, lower suppression was found at 1400 and 2000 Hz in the left ear and 1000 Hz in the right ear in the MS group (P < 0.05). In the control group, a moderately significant positive correlation existed between right ear SDN scores and left ear suppression values (P < 0.05). The cognitive functions of the MS group were lower in MoCA and SDMT (P < 0.05). Patients who scored less than 21 points in MoCA also had low suppression results (P < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Comprehensive evaluations are necessary to uncover the presence of auditory perception disorders, such as noise sensitivity or speech disorders in noise, amongst MS patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"507-513"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inflammatory Biomarkers and Tinnitus in Older Adults.","authors":"Licia Sayuri Tanaka, Luciana Lozza de Moraes Marchiori, Daiane de Almeida Soares Ciquinato, Denilson de Castro Teixeira, Glória de Moraes Marchiori, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Regina Célia Poli-Frederico","doi":"10.4103/nah.nah_39_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/nah.nah_39_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Tinnitus refers to a common disorder affecting older adults frequently. This condition can disturb mental health and psychological well-being and contribute to cognitive decline. Despite recent advances in research, its pathophysiology remains incompletely understood. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sensation of tinnitus, its consequences on the quality of life of older adults, and its correlation with cytokine levels.</p><p><strong>Methods and material: </strong>This cross-sectional study included a sample of 103 independent older adults. Information regarding clinical history, tinnitus, and hearing loss was obtained through interviews. Assessment of tinnitus intensity and resulting impairments was conducted using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Tinnitus Handicap Index (THI), respectively. Subjects underwent audiological evaluation and were measured for inflammatory markers. Statistical analyses included chi-square, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis tests and calculation of the effect size (Φ).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The condition of older adults with tinnitus (51.5%) was associated with hearing loss and previous noise exposure. No differences were observed in the cytokines between groups with and without tinnitus (P > 0.05), whereas a difference was found in the interleukin-10 (IL-10) of the male group (P = 0.016; r = 0.69). In those with tinnitus, VAS had a median and (interquartile range) of 5 (2-7), and the values were 21 (10-38) for THI. In addition, VAS and minimum masking level exhibited a significant correlation with IL-6 (P = 0.018; rs = 0.335) and IL-2 (P = 0.035; rs = 0.299), respectively. Furthermore, the groups with intense and mild VAS presented different levels of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) (P = 0.041; E2R = 0.12).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results reveal an association between tinnitus and hearing loss and previous noise exposure. Moreover, increased sound-masking levels and VAS correlated with IL-2 and IL-6, respectively. TNF-α levels varied between the mild and intense VAS groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":19195,"journal":{"name":"Noise & Health","volume":"26 123","pages":"535-542"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142952132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}