Prevalence of hearing impairment due to noise among rubber glove factory workers

Mohd Khair, Muhammad Asyraf (2016) Prevalence of hearing impairment due to noise among rubber glove factory workers. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of hearing impairment due to noise exposure among rubber gloves factory workers. Methodology: Total 92 respondents from different work station at the rubber gloves factory was participated in this study from January 2016 until February 2016. A selfadministered questionnaire was used in this study and audiometric testing has been used in this study. Result: The prevalence of hearing impairment among rubber gloves workers is 13%. The result from noise generated by machine shows that the minimum level of noise is 80.5dB (A) located at snippermachineand themaximum level ofnoise is 86.5dB (A) locatedat robotic arms machine. Besides, the result also shows, there is significant difference. (p<0.05) at frequency 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000Hz, 3000Hz, and also 4000Hz. Whereas at frequency 6000Hz, there is no significant difference noted. In addition, there is no significant association between hearing impairment due to noise exposure among workers. The result shows that the p-value of noise is 0.667 which is p<0.05. Conclusion: There is mild prevalence of hearing impairment status (13%) and also no association between hearing impairment due to noise exposure among rubber gloves industry workers. Keywords: Hearing impairment, rubber gloves industry, prevalence of hearing impairment

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Fazril Awang
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 03:55
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2022 03:55
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/501

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