Journal article
The effects of training format on earplug performance
International journal of audiology, Vol.46(10), pp.609-618
2007
DOI: 10.1080/14992020701438805
PMID: 17922350
Abstract
This experiment investigated the effect of small-group versus individual hearing loss prevention (HLP) training on the attenuation performance of passive insert-type hearing protection devices (HPDs). A subject-fit (SF) methodology, which gave naive listeners access only to the instructions printed on the HPD product label, was used to determine real-ear attenuation at threshold (REAT) at third-octave noise bands between 125-8000 Hz. REAT measurements were augmented by use of the Hearing Loss Prevention Attitude-Belief (HLPAB) survey, a field-tested self-assessment tool developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Participants were randomly assigned to one of four experimental groups, consisting of 25 listeners each, in a controlled behavioral-intervention trial. There were two types of HPDs (formable and premolded) and two training formats (individual and small group). A short multimedia program, including a practice session, was presented to all 100 listeners. Results showed training to have a significant effect, for both HPDs on real-ear attenuation and attitude, but, importantly, there was no difference between small-group and individual training.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The effects of training format on earplug performance
- Creators
- Antony Joseph - Michigan State UniversityJerry Punch - Michigan State UniversityMark Stephenson - National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthNigel Paneth - Michigan State UniversityEdward Wolfe - Virginia TechWilliam Murphy - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- International journal of audiology, Vol.46(10), pp.609-618
- DOI
- 10.1080/14992020701438805
- PMID
- 17922350
- NLM abbreviation
- Int J Audiol
- ISSN
- 1499-2027
- eISSN
- 1708-8186
- Publisher
- Informa UK Ltd
- Number of pages
- 10
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2007
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9985123696402771
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