University Marching Band Members' Noise Dosages and Hearing Health-Related Knowledge

Nilesh J Washnik; Jeffrey A Russell; Ishan Bhatt; Rebecca Meier; Olivia Chuzie; Nicole Nadeau; Shade Kirjava; Allyson Goff

doi:10.3390/ijerph182111497

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University Marching Band Members' Noise Dosages and Hearing Health-Related Knowledge

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University Marching Band Members' Noise Dosages and Hearing Health-Related Knowledge

Nilesh J Washnik, Jeffrey A Russell, Ishan Bhatt, Rebecca Meier, Olivia Chuzie, Nicole Nadeau, Shade Kirjava and Allyson Goff

International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.18(21), p.11497

11/01/2021

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111497

PMCID: PMC8583652

PMID: 34770011

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Abstract

Objectives: (1) To measure sound exposures of marching band and non-marching band students during a football game, (2) to compare these to sound level dose limits set by NIOSH, and (3) to assess the perceptions of marching band students about their hearing health risk from loud sound exposure and their use of hearing protection devices (HPDs). Methods: Personal noise dosimetry was completed on six marching band members and the band director during rehearsals and performances. Dosimetry measurements for two audience members were collected during the performances. Noise dose values were calculated using NIOSH criteria. One hundred twenty-three marching band members responded to a questionnaire analyzing perceptions of loud music exposure, the associated hearing health risks, and preventive behavior. Results: Noise dose values exceeded the NIOSH recommended limits among all six marching band members during rehearsals and performances. Higher sound levels were recorded during performances compared to rehearsals. The audience members were not exposed to hazardous levels. Most marching band members reported low concern for health effects from high sound exposure and minimal use of HPDs. Conclusion: High sound exposure and low concern regarding hearing health among marching band members reflect the need for comprehensive hearing conservation programs for this population.

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Title: Subtitle: University Marching Band Members' Noise Dosages and Hearing Health-Related Knowledge
Creators: Nilesh J Washnik - Ohio University
Jeffrey A Russell - Ohio University
Ishan Bhatt - University of Iowa
Rebecca Meier - Ohio University
Olivia Chuzie - Asheville Ear Nose and Throat, 1065 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803, USA.
Nicole Nadeau - Ohio University
Shade Kirjava - University of California, Irvine
Allyson Goff - Ohio University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.18(21), p.11497
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111497
PMID: 34770011
PMCID: PMC8583652
NLM abbreviation: Int J Environ Res Public Health
ISSN: 1661-7827
eISSN: 1660-4601
Publisher: MDPI
Number of pages: 12
Grant note: 453200 / Ohio University
Language: English
Date published: 11/01/2021
Academic Unit: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Record Identifier: 9984258734302771

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