Noise Survey of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

21 www.wjir.org  AbstractNoise survey of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital “A”, “B” = class room environment and “C” = Hostel environment of the University of Port Harcourt was carried. The study permit by the ethics committees was obtained and covers noise evaluation of the teaching hospital environment. The noise ranged 52 dBA around the wards, 72 dBA around the Motor Park and 112dBA at generator yard of the utility unit. Noise level around the class rooms “B” ranged 57 dBA while lectures are on and 75 dBA when lectures are over, depending on the hall size. The University hostel areas “C” had noise level of 55 dBA during examination week and 78 dBA during the student union week due to games, politics and cultural activities with high electronic sound blast. The statistical analyses of the minimum and maximum range is reflected in tables1, 2, 3 which shows a very high variability between the minimum A and maximum A while maximum B and maximum C shows a great correlation. A participatory interphase shows that electronic, radio and television noise, including telephone calls and crowed of visitors can affect the next inmate psychologically and health wise beyond the sound intensity because of compact bed spaced despite visiting hours, the hostels and open wards needs health educators while side roomexperience is different and effectively coordinated in favour of the private hospitals.