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Rev. bras. saúde ocup ; 49: e5, 2024. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1550779

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Resumo Introdução: a subnotificação da Perda Auditiva Induzida por Ruído (Pair) relacionada ao trabalho é um problema que contribui para a invisibilidade e falta de prioridade deste agravo nos programas de Saúde do Trabalhador (ST). Logo, ações de educação permanente voltadas ao planejamento estratégico-situacional podem contribuir para o enfrentamento desta realidade. Objetivo: apresentar e discutir a experiência de uma intervenção educativa com técnicos da ST de uma macrorregião de saúde do estado da Bahia, Brasil, sobre o uso do Planejamento e Programação Local em Saúde (PPLS) como ferramenta para ampliação da notificação da Pair relacionada ao trabalho Métodos: a intervenção consistiu em uma oficina estruturada em cinco etapas, as quais proporcionaram discussão sobre a Pair, conhecimento do PPLS, prática do PPLS, socialização dos resultados e avaliação do evento. Resultados: a prática do PPLS, a partir de um problema real, viabilizou o delineamento de ações concretas de enfrentamento da subnotificação da Pair a serem implementadas nos Centros de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador (Cerest) e no estado como um todo. Conclusão: a experiência mostrou-se bem-sucedida ao fomentar a tomada de consciência e mobilização dos técnicos para enfrentamento da subnotificação da Pair, ao tempo que propiciou qualificação em PPLS dos participantes.


Abstract Introduction: underreported occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is an issue that increases the invisibility and lack of priority of this condition in occupational health (OH) programs. Hence, permanent education actions focused on strategic-situational planning may help address the situation. Objective: to present and discuss the experience of an educational intervention in OH technicians of a larger health region in the state of Bahia, Brazil, approaching the use of the Local Health Planning and Program (PPLS, in Portuguese) as a toll to increase reports of ONIHL. Methods: the intervention had a workshop structured into five stages, which approached ONIHL discussions, PPLS knowledge, PPLS practice, result socialization, and event evaluation. Results: real-problem PPLS practice made it possible to outline concrete actions to address underreported ONIHL, which can be implemented in Occupational Health Reference Centers (Cerest) and other settings statewide. Conclusion: the experience proved to be positive, raising technicians' awareness of underreported ONIHL and mobilizing them to address the underreporting of ONIHL, while also effectively training participants to use PPLS.

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Rev. CEFAC ; 24(5): e6322, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1406707

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ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the impact of a Hearing Conservation Program on occupational noise-induced hearing loss in a metallurgical plant. Methods: a longitudinal case study (2003-2018) was carried out and a Hearing Conservation Program assessed with interviews and document verification. The assessment also included 2,350 audiometric examinations and occupational noise exposure of 152 Hearing Conservation Program - participating employees, collecting the data from the company's database. Results: high compliance indices regarding occupational noise -induced hearing loss - prevention Hearing Conservation Program practices were found between 2003 and 2018. The comparison between 2018 and 2003 showed a reduced number of workers exposed to noise at 85 dB(A) or above. The final prevalence of audiometric changes suggestive of occupational noise-induced hearing loss that remained in degree I differed from the initial one in the period. The high Hearing Conservation Program percentages and low occupational noise-induced hearing loss indicators point to an inverse relationship between them. Conclusion: the results suggest a positive impact of a Hearing Conservation Program on occupational noise-induced hearing loss in this metallurgical plant, in the period studied.

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Rev. Fac. Med. (Bogotá) ; 69(2): e205, Apr.-June 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1287987

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Abstract Introduction: Dentists are a population at high risk of hearing loss due to their constant exposure to instruments that can generate noise of up to 100 dB during their practice. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge of dentists working in Chile regarding hearing loss caused by exposure to noise generated by dental instruments. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 114 dentists, who completed a virtual survey of 22 questions regarding the perception and level of knowledge about hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises and about national regulations on occupational noise exposure. Differences between perception and knowledge levels were evaluated taking into account the years of professional practice and the average weekly workload in dental treatment rooms. Descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-squared test) were used for data analysis. Results: Most participants were Chilean (99.1%); 58.8% were women, and 72.8% had less than 10 years of professional experience. In addition, 97.4% were unaware of national regulations on occupational noise exposure and 50% of the sample reported having experienced hearing loss; of these, 57.9% (n = 32) associated it with their practice. Conclusions: A very low percentage of participants knew that there are regulations regarding occupational noise exposure. For this reason, it is important that, both during their training and their professional practice, dentists in Chile have greater access to information about these regulations and hearing protection measures.


Resumen Introducción. Los odontólogos son una población con un alto riesgo de desarrollar pérdida auditiva debido a la constante exposición a instrumentales que deben usar en su práctica profesional y que pueden generar ruidos de hasta 100 dB. Objetivo. Determinar el nivel de conocimiento de odontólogos laboralmente activos en Chile respecto a la pérdida auditiva causada por la exposición al ruido generado por maquinarias dentales. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal realizado en 114 odontólogos, quienes diligenciaron una encuesta virtual de 22 preguntas relativas a la percepción y el nivel de conocimiento sobre pérdida auditiva por exposición a ruidos fuertes y sobre la normativa nacional respecto a exposición ocupacional al ruido. Se evaluaron las diferencias entre percepción y niveles de conocimiento según los años de ejercicio profesional y la carga promedio de trabajo semanal en boxes de atención. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó estadística descriptiva e inferencial (prueba de chi-cuadrado). Resultados. La mayoría de participantes eran chilenos (99.1%); el 58.8% fueron mujeres, y el 72.8% tenía menos de 10 años de ejercicio profesional. Además, el 97.4% desconocía las regulaciones nacionales sobre exposición ocupacional al ruido y el 50% reportó haber experimentado pérdida auditiva; de estos, 57.9% (n=32) lo asoció a su profesión. Conclusiones. Un muy bajo porcentaje de los participantes sabe que hay disposiciones sobre exposición ocupacional al ruido, por lo que es importante que, tanto en su formación, como durante su ejercicio profesional, los odontólogos en Chile tengan un mayor acceso a información relativa a estas normativas y a medidas ocupacionales de protección auditiva.

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Rev. bras. saúde ocup ; 46: e7, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1156235

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Resumo Introdução: militares estão expostos ao ruído em grande parte de suas atividades profissionais. Objetivo: identificar os fatores de risco e descrever os danos à audição relacionados à exposição ao ruído em atividades militares navais. Métodos: revisão de literatura nas bases bibliográficas Scopus, Web of Science e SciELO. Buscou-se artigos originais publicados de 2007 a 2017. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos foi classificada segundo critérios da Cochrane Collaboration. Resultados: de 47 estudos encontrados, sete atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Os artigos selecionados evidenciaram que as atividades militares apresentam riscos para a saúde auditiva do pessoal militar naval. Os estudos confirmaram que os casos de perda auditiva aumentam com o tempo de serviço em atividade militar e pós-atividades operativas, tanto de combate quanto a bordo de navios. A prevalência de perda auditiva aumenta junto à idade e ao tempo de exposição dos indivíduos e se apresenta de acordo com o tipo de ruído. É mais frequente entre homens brancos e atinge predominantemente as altas frequências da audição, sendo de tipo sensório-neural. Conclusão: a vulnerabilidade desse grupo reforça a necessidade de inserção de programa de conservação auditiva nas organizações militares a fim de monitorar e desenvolver ações preventivas voltadas a essa categoria profissional.


Abstract Introduction: military personnel are exposed to noise in most of their professional activities. Objective: to identify risk factors and describe hearing damage related to noise exposure in naval military activities. Methods: literature review in Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO bibliographic bases. We searched original articles published from 2007 to 2017. The studies were classified according to the methodological quality Cochrane Collaboration criteria. Results: out of 47 studies, seven met the inclusion criteria. The selected articles showed that the naval military personnel's hearing health can be affected by military activities. The studies confirmed that hearing loss cases increase according to the length of time spent in military and post-operative activities, both in combat and on board of ships. The hearing loss prevalence increases with age and time of exposure, and is featured according to the type of noise. It is more frequent among white men and reaches predominantly the hearing high frequencies, being of sensorial-neural type. Conclusion: the vulnerability of this group reinforces the need for implementing hearing conservation programs within military organizations in order to monitor and develop preventive actions aimed at this professional category.

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CoDAS ; 33(4): e20190189, 2021. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1249629

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Resumo Objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre a efetividade de intervenções para prevenção da perda auditiva induzida por ruído ocupacional, atualizando os achados da mais recente versão da revisão sistemática Cochrane do mesmo tema. Estratégia de pesquisa As buscas ocorreram nas bases PubMed, Web of Science e Scopus. Critérios de seleção Como intervenções, foram considerados: controles de engenharia/administrativos; dispositivos de proteção auditiva (DPA); vigilância auditiva e monitoramento audiológico. Análise dos dados Para a análise de risco de viés, cada estudo foi avaliado de acordo com a adoção de randomização, alocação, cegamento, desfecho, outras fontes de viés. Resultados Foram obtidas 475 referências no total. Destas, 17 estudos cumpriram os critérios de inclusão: um randomizado, um de série temporal interrompida e 15 de antes e depois. A maioria dos estudos foi realizada em indústrias; três em ambiente militar e/ou de treinamento de tiro; um em orquestra e outro em construção civil. A maioria dos estudos mostrou alto risco de viés. Seis estudos verificaram redução da exposição ao ruído a curto prazo por meio de controles de engenharia/administrativos; um verificou impacto positivo decorrente de mudança na legislação; cinco verificaram efeitos positivos dos DPA na diminuição da exposição ao ruído e dos treinamentos educacionais no uso do DPA; e dois encontraram redução dos níveis de ruído e aumento no uso do DPA decorrentes da implementação de programas de conservação auditiva. Conclusão Todos os estudos analisados concluíram que as intervenções utilizadas resultaram em efeitos positivos sobre a audição e/ou sobre a exposição ao ruído. Em relação aos efeitos de longo termo, a grande maioria dos estudos limitou-se a avaliar efeitos imediatos ou de curto termo, reforçando que estudos incluindo follow-up de longo termo devem ser desenvolvidos.


Abstract Purpose To conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent occupational hearing loss, following up on the findings of the most recent version of Cochrane systematic review on the same topic. Research strategy Searches were carried out in PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases. Selection criteria The following interventions were considered: engineering/administrative controls; hearing protection devices (HPD); and audiological monitoring. Data analysis For bias risk analysis, each study was assessed according to randomization, allocation, blinding, outcomes, other sources of bias. Results 475 references were obtained. Of these, 17 studies met the inclusion criteria: one randomized, one interrupted time series, and 15 before and after studies. Most studies were conducted in industries; three in military and/or shooting training environments; one in an orchestra, and one in construction. Most studies showed a high risk of bias. Six studies found a reduction in short-term exposure to noise through engineering/administrative controls; one found a positive impact due to changes in legislation; five studies have found positive effects of HPD in reducing exposure to noise and of educational trainings in the use of HPD; lastly, two studies found a reduction in noise levels and an increase in the using of HPD due to the implementation of hearing conservation programs. Conclusão Todos os estudos analisados concluíram que as intervenções utilizadas resultaram em efeitos positivos sobre a audição e/ou sobre a exposição ao ruído. Em relação aos efeitos de longo termo, a grande maioria dos estudos limitou-se a avaliar efeitos imediatos ou de curto termo, reforçando que estudos incluindo follow-up de longo termo devem ser desenvolvidos.


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Humans , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/prevention & control , Occupational Diseases/prevention & control , Follow-Up Studies
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Epidemiol. serv. saúde ; 30(2): e2020607, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1249801

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Objetivo: Investigar fatores associados à notificação de perda auditiva induzida por ruído (Pair), no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo ecológico para estimar a proporção de municípios notificantes de Pair. Foram empregados modelos de regressão logística para identificar fatores associados. Resultados: Entre 2013 e 2015, 277 (5,0%) municípios notificaram Pair. A notificação foi mais comum entre municípios com cobertura por Cerest (OR=1,62 - IC95% 1,02;2,59) ou que sediavam unidade de Cerest em seu território (OR=4,37 - IC95% 2,75;6,93), a menor distância da capital do estado (OR=1,43 - IC95% 1,06;1,92) e com alto índice de desenvolvimento humano (OR=2,35 - IC95% 1,16;4,75). Entre os municípios situados em área com cobertura de Cerest, a notificação foi mais comum quando na equipe havia fonoaudiólogo (OR=1,96 - IC95% 1,47;2,63) e era baixa a rotatividade de profissionais (OR=1,88 - IC95% 1,40;2,52). Conclusão: Fatores contextuais influenciam na notificação de Pair, notadamente a existência e qualificação dos Cerest.


Objetivo: Investigar factores asociados con la notificación de pérdida auditiva inducida por ruido (Pair) en el Sistema de Información de Agravamientos de Notificación Obligatoria en Brasil. Métodos: Estudio ecológico para estimar la proporción de municipios notificantes de Pair. Se utilizaron modelos de regresión logística para identificar factores asociados. Resultados: Entre 2013-2015, 277 (5,0%) municipios notificaron Pair. La notificación fue más común entre los municipios con cobertura de los Centros de Referencia en Salud Ocupacional (Cerest) (OR=1,62 - IC95% 1,02; 2,59), o que albergaron Cerest (OR=4,37 - IC95% 2,75; 6,93), cercanos a la capital (OR=1,43 - IC95% 1,06; 1,92) y con alto índice de desarrollo humano (OR=2,35 - IC95% 1,16; 4,75). Entre los municipios en área de cobertura de Cerest, la notificación fue más alta cuando había fonoaudiólogo en el equipo (OR=1,96 - IC95% 1,47; 2,63) y baja rotación de profesionales (OR=1,88 - IC95% 1,40; 2,52). Conclusión: Factores contextuales influyen en la notificación de Pair, en particular, la existencia y cualificación de los Cerest.


Objective: To investigate factors associated with the notification of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System (SINAN) in Brazil. Methods: This was an ecological study to estimate the proportion of municipalities that had notified NIHL. Logistic regression models were used to identify associated factors. Results: Between 2013-2015, 277 (5.0%) municipalities notified NIHL. Notification was more prevalent among municipalities in an Occupational Health Referral Center (CEREST) coverage area (OR=1.62 - 95%CI 1.02;2.59) or those that had a CEREST in their territory (OR=4.37 - 95CI% 2.75;6.93), those that were closer to the state capital (OR=1.43 - 95%CI 1.06;1.92) and those with a high human development index (OR=2.35 - 95%CI 1.16;4.75). Among the municipalities located in a CEREST coverage area, notification was more frequent when there was a speech-language-hearing professional in the team (OR=1.96 - 95%CI - 1.47;2.63) and when employee turnover was low (OR=1.88 - 95%CI 1.40;2.52). Conclusion: Contextual factors influence NIHL notification, particularly the presence of CERESTs and their qualification.


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Humans , Occupational Health/standards , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/epidemiology , Noise, Occupational/adverse effects , Brazil/epidemiology , Information Systems , Public Health Surveillance
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Rev. SOBECC ; 25(4): 197-203, 21-12-2020.
Article in Portuguese | BDENF, LILACS | ID: biblio-1141396

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Objetivo: Identificar a intensidade sonora, por meio de decibéis (dB), no Centro de Material e Esterilização (CME) e orientar os colaboradores quanto à importância dos protetores auriculares como equipamento de proteção individual (EPI). Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência. Utilizou-se o aplicativo Sound Meter para medir a intensidade de ruído no CME. A pesquisa foi realizada em hospital de grande porte de São Paulo, no período de uma semana, em 2018. Resultados: Os ruídos mais intensos foram mensurados no expurgo (93,0 dB), na área de preparo (92,3 dB), nas áreas de esterilização a baixa temperatura (91,6 dB) e a vapor (87,9 dB), diferentemente da percepção dos colaboradores. A conscientização da equipe deu-se por exposição dos resultados mensurados e discussão sobre importância do EPI. Conclusão: Verificaram-se ruídos mais intensos nas áreas de trabalho com maior número de maquinários, e houve divergência entre a intensidade do ruído mensurado e o percebido pelo profissional. Medidas educativas reflexivas são necessárias para a conscientização sobre a importância e adesão ao uso do EPI.


Objective: To identify the sound intensity, through decibels (dB), in the Materials and Sterilization Center (MSC) and to guide employees on the importance of ear protectors as personal protective equipment (PPE). Method: This is a descriptive and case report study. Sound Meter application was used to measure noise intensity in the MSC. Research was carried out in a large hospital in São Paulo City, for one week, in 2018. Results: The most intense noises were measured in the purge (93.0 dB), in the preparation area (92.3 dB), in sterilization areas at low temperature (91.6 dB), and steam sterilization (87.9 dB) different from the perception of collaborators. The team's awareness was based on the exposure of the measured results and discussion about the importance of PPE. Conclusion: There were more intense noises in the work areas with a higher number of machinery, and there was a divergence between the intensity of noise measured and that perceived by the professional. Reflective educational measures are needed to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to PPE.


Objetivo: Identificar la intensidad sonora, mediante decibeles (dB), en el Centro de Material y Esterilización (CME) y orientar a los empleados sobre la importancia de los protectores auditivos como equipo de protección personal (EPP). Método: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, del tipo informe de caso, La aplicación Sound Meter fue utilizada para medir la intensidad del ruido en el CME. La investigación se llevó a cabo en un gran hospital de São Paulo, durante una semana, en 2018. Resultados: Los ruidos más fuertes se midieron en la purga (93,0 dB), em el área de preparación (92,3 dB), en las áreas de esterilización a baja temperatura (91,6 dB) y vapor (87,9 dB), diferente a la percepción de los empleados. El equipo tomó conciencia al exponer los resultados medidos y discutir la importancia del EPI. Conclusión: Hubo ruido más intenso en las áreas de trabajo con mayor número de máquinas y hubo divergencia entre la intensidad del ruido medido y el percibido por el profesional. Las medidas educativas reflexivas son necesarias para sensibilizar sobre la importancia y adherencia al uso del EPI.


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Humans , Sterilization , Personal Protective Equipment , Nursing, Team , Nursing , Equipment and Supplies , Hospitals
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Rev. bras. promoç. saúde (Impr.) ; 31(1): 1-8, 28/02/2018.
Article in English, Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-882038

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Objetivo: Conhecer o perfil audiológico de músicos com dedicação profissional. Métodos: Conduziu-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura nas bases eletrônicas Periódicos CAPES e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) utilizando os descritores "música", "perda auditiva induzida pelo ruído", "zumbido" e "audiometria". Na base PubMed, utilizaram-se os termos MESH: "music", "audiometry" e "hearing loss", utilizando os operadores booleanos "e" e "and". Incluíram-se estudos observacionais, em inglês, espanhol e português, que avaliaram a ocorrência e os fatores relacionados à perda auditiva em músicos profissionais, datados de 2006 a 2016. A seleção dos artigos aconteceu por pares. Resultados: A estratégia de busca resultou em 819 estudos, dos quais apenas 13 preencheram os critérios de elegibilidade. Dos músicos avaliados pelos treze estudos incluídos, 31,24% apresentaram perda auditiva induzida pelo ruído. Conclusão: Por meio dessa revisão foi possível identificar que os achados da literatura são consensuais quanto à detecção de que músicos apresentam perda auditiva induzida por ruído, sendo o zumbido o sintoma auditivo mais frequente, o que é indicativo que existe alteração na audição desses profissionais.


Objective: To know professional musicians' audiometric profile. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was carried out in the online databases of CAPES Journals and Virtual Health Library (VHL) using the descriptors "music", "noise-induced hearing loss", "tinnitus" and "audiometry". In the PubMed database, we used the MESH headings: "music", "audiometry" and "hearing loss", using Boolean term "and". We included observational studies in English, Spanish and Portuguese that assessed the occurrence and factors related to hearing loss in professional musicians dating from 2006 to 2016. The articles were peer-selcted. Results: The searching strategy resulted in 819 studies, of which only 13 met the eligibility criteria. Of all the musicians analyzed by the thirteen studies included in this review, 31,24% presented noise-induced hearing loss. Conclusion: The present review verified a consensus among the findings of the studies analyzed regarding the fact that musicians present noise-induced hearing loss, with tinnitus being the most frequent symptom, which indicates the existence of hearing alterations among these professionals.


Objetivo: Conocer el perfil audiológico de músicos con dedicación profesional. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura en las bases de datos electrónicas Periódicos CAPES y Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS) utilizando los descriptores "música", "pérdida auditiva provocada por el ruido", "zumbido" y "audiometría". En la base PubMed se utilizaron los términos MESH: "music", "audiometry" y "hearing loss" con los operadores booleanos "e" y "and". Se incluyeron los estudios observacionales, en inglés, español y portugués que evaluaron la ocurrencia y los factores relacionados con la pérdida auditiva de músicos profesionales entre 2006 y 2016. La selección de los artículos se dio por pares. Resultados: La estrategia de búsqueda resultó en 819 estudios de los cuales solamente 13 cumplieron los criterios de elegibilidad. De entre los músicos evaluados en los trece estudios incluidos, el 31,24% presentaron pérdida auditiva provocada por el ruido. Conclusión: A partir de esa revisión ha sido posible identificar que los hallazgos de la literatura presentan un consenso respecto la detección de que los músicos presentan pérdida auditiva provocada por el ruido siendo el zumbido el síntoma auditivo más frecuente lo que es una indicación de que hay alteración de la audición de estos profesionales.


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Audiometry , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced , Music , Noise, Occupational
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Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases ; (12): 492-496, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-806794

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Objective@#To investigate the association between the single nucleotide polymorphisms of rs12212067 in FOXO3 gene and the susceptibility to occupational noise-induced deafness in a Chinese Han population.@*Methods@#A total of 1 066 cases of noise exposure workers from a large chemical fiber factory in Jiangsu Province were selected as the study subjects. All subjects’ basic data and field exposure data were collected through questionnaires and occupational health surveys. The subjects were divided into case group (531 persons, double ear high frequency average hearing threshold>25 dB) and control group (535 persons, double ear high frequency average hearing threshold≤25 dB) according to their results of pure tone hearing test .2ml fasting venous blood was collected for DNA extraction and genotyping was performed by TaqMan-PCR technique.@*Results@#Genotyping results suggested that the GT+GG genotype is a risk factor for occupational noise-induced deafness, with an adjusted OR 95% confidence interval of 2.044 (1.51-2.78) . After the noise exposure intensity was stratified, the adjusted OR values and the 95% confidence intervals of noise intensity ≤85, 85-92 and>92 dB respectively 2.43 (1.52-3.90) , 2.17 (1.03-4.59) and 1.74 (1.07-2.83) .@*Conclusion@#GT-GG genotype in rs12212067 of FOXO3 gene may be a risk factor for occupational noise-induced deafness.

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Rev. CEFAC ; 19(6): 782-791, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-896512

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ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the perception and knowledge of dentists on occupational noise, its prevention, and effects on their health and quality of life. Methods: a cross-sectional study carried out with 54 dentists of both genders. Two questionnaires were applied: one addressing issues of perception and knowledge on noise and its effects, and another on Quality of Life (SF 36). Results: the workplace noise was considered within medium intensity, and a health risk. Some professionals (59.2%) reported knowing noise prevention methods, although they do not use them. Complaints and the most frequently reported symptoms were irritability, difficulty in understanding speech and tinnitus. The perception of the Quality of Life was worse among men. There was association between pain and perception of noise intensity. Conclusion: noise was considered, regardless of gender, harmful to health and associated with perception of musculoskeletal pain. Symptoms and complaints caused by noise have been reported to negatively impact the professional activity of dentists, however, most of them do not adopt preventive measures.


RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a percepção e conhecimento de odontólogos sobre o ruído, sua prevenção e efeitos na saúde e qualidade de vida. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado com 54 dentistas de ambos os gêneros. Aplicou-se dois questionários: um abordando a percepção e conhecimento sobre exposição a ruído e seus efeitos e outro sobre Qualidade de Vida (SF-36). Resultados: no ambiente de trabalho odontológico, o ruído foi percebido em média intensidade e considerado um risco à saúde. Alguns profissionais (59,2%) relataram conhecer métodos de prevenção dos efeitos do ruído, porém não os utilizam. As principais queixas e sintomas foram irritabilidade, dificuldade na compreensão da fala e zumbido. A percepção sobre a Qualidade de Vida foi pior entre os homens. Houve associação entre o domínio Dor com a percepção da intensidade do ruído. Conclusão: o ruído foi considerado, independente do gênero, como nocivo à saúde e se relacionou com a percepção de dor musculoesquelética. Foram relatados sintomas e queixas associados ao ruído que podem impactar negativamente a atividade profissional dos odontólogos, mas a maioria não adota medidas preventivas.

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Arch. méd. Camaguey ; 21(5): 584-591, set.-oct. 2017.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-887713

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Fundamento: la disponibilidad de reproductores de audio ha aumentado y potenciado la exposición a ruidos intensos por periodos prolongados. Este ruido recreacional resultado de las actividades de esparcimiento, como el uso de reproductores de música, asistencia a conciertos, discotecas, es un factor de riesgo para presentar deterioro auditivo; donde la hipoacusia inducida por el ruido es una de las principales causas de discapacidad prevenible. Objetivo: determinar la utilidad de la audiometría de altas frecuencias, para la predicción de hipoacusias inducidas por ruidos. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico, transversal, con encuesta, examen físico de Otorrinolaringología, audiometría tonal liminar y audiometría de altas frecuencias desde septiembre de 2013 hasta junio 2016 a 80 adolescentes de la provincia La Habana para describir la incidencia de las hipoacusias inducidas por ruido y su relación con los factores que las producen. Resultados: la audiometría tonal realizada a los 80 adolescentes fue normal y la audiometría de altas frecuencias comenzó a disminuir la audición a partir de 13 000 Hz donde se observó una hipoacusia neurosensorial en aumento hasta 90 dB en 20 000 Hz de frecuencia. Todos los adolescentes estudiados usan reproductores de música personal más de dos horas diarias. Conclusiones: considerar la audiometría de alta frecuencia como un método diagnóstico para la detección temprana de trastornos de audición en pacientes con riesgo específico como la exposición a ruidos, con el fin de que se convierta en una herramienta habitual en la exploración audiológica.


Background: the availability of audio players has increased and has boosted exposure to loud noises for extended periods. This recreational noise resulting from recreational activities, such as the use of music players, concert attendance, discotheques, is a risk factor for hearing impairment; being hearing-induced hearing loss one of the main causes of preventable disability. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the usefulness of high frequency audiometry for the prediction of noise-induced hearing loss. Methods: an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study, with a survey, physical examination of Otorhinolaryngology, pure tone audiometry and high frequency audiometry were performed from September 2013 to June 2016 in 80 teenagers from Havana to describe the incidence of hypoacusis induced by noise and its relation with the factors that produce it. Results: tonal audiometry performed in 80 teenagers was normal and high frequency audiometry began to decrease hearing from 13 000 Hz, observing an increase in neurosensorial hearing loss up to 90 dB at 20 000 Hz frequency. All teenagers studied used personal music players more than two hours a day. Conclusions: considering high frequency audiometry as a diagnostic method for the early detection of hearing disorders in patients with specific risk such as exposure to noise, in order to become a common tool in audiological exploration.

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Rev. méd. Hosp. José Carrasco Arteaga ; 9(2)Julio 2017. Tablas, Gáficos
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1009314

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La hipoacusia laboral inducida por ruido es una patología ocupacional frecuente, responsable de pérdidas de la audición sino se controla a tiempo. El objetivo del estudio fue establecer la prevalencia de hipoacusia laboral inducida por ruido y factores relacionados en el personal de aeronáutica del ejército. MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal analítico en el personal tripulación del ejército ecuatoriano, Quito ­ Ecuador, período 2014 ­ 2016 que relacionó asociación causal entre hipoacusia laboral inducida por ruido con variables como edad, función, rango, antecedentes de hipoacusia en el servicio militar. Se trabajó con todo el personal de vuelo, 112 militares en servicio activo. RESULTADOS: El promedio de edad fue de 37 años. Todos eran varones. El 55.4 % pertenecía a tropa y 44. 6 % eran oficiales. El 44.6 % eran pilotos; 28.6 % mecánicos y 26.8 % ingenieros de vuelo. La prevalencia de hipoacusia general fue del 35.6 %; la de hipoacusia unilateral fue del 19.6 % y de la bilateral del 16 %. La frecuencia de antecedentes de hipoacusia laboral asociada a ruido en la aeronáutica fue del 60.7 %. La prevalencia de hipoacusia leve fue del 17.8 %; moderada con 6.7 % y severa con 1.35 %. Las variables asociadas a hipoacusia laboral inducida por ruido en el personal militar en funciones de vuelo fueron: la edad, el rango, la función y antecedentes de hipoacusia. El oído izquierdo suele afectarse más que el derecho. La hipoacusia bilateral más frecuente fue la leve derecha con agudeza normal izquierda (10.7 %). CONCLUSIONES: La hipoacusia laboral inducida por ruido es multifactorial y puede ser reversible si se detiene el causal o si se llevan a cabo medidas de protección adecuadas. El nivel de hipoacusia en el personal militar de vuelo tiene asociación con: la edad, el rango, la función y los antecedentes de hipoacusia laboral en funciones de vuelo.


BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is induced by noise in job and is a frequent illness, responsible of hearing loss if it is not controlled on time. The aim of this study is establish the prevalence of hearing loss and related factors in army aviation personnel. METHODS: An analytical cross - sectional study of the Ecuadorian army crew, Quito - Ecuador, between 2014 and 2016, which related a causal association between hearing loss induced by noise in job with variables such as age, function, rank and backgrounds of hearing loss in military service. It worked with all the personnel of flight 112 military in active service. RESULTS: The mean age was 37 years. All were male. 55.4% belonged to troops and 44. 6 % were officers. 44.6 % were pilots; 28.6 % were mechanics and 26.8 % were flight engineers. The prevalence of general hearing loss was 35.6 %. The prevalence of unilateral hearing loss was 19.6 % and bilateral prevalence was 16 %. The frequency of antecedents of occupational hearing loss associated with aviation noise in this staff was of 60.7 %. The prevalence of mild hearing loss was 17.85 %; moderate hearing loss 6.7 % and severe of 1.35 %, no profound hearing loss was reported. The variables associated with decreased auditory acuity are: age, aviation exercise time, range, function, and history of hearing loss within the aeronautical field. Bilateral damage has a statistical tendency with age and association with the range. No deep hearing loss was found. CONCLUSION: Noise-induced occupational hearing loss is multifactorial and may be reversible if the cause is stopped or appropriate protective measures are taken. The level of hearing loss in military flight personnel has an association with: age, range, function, and history of occupational hearing loss in flight functions.


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Humans , Male , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/diagnosis , Noise, Occupational/statistics & numerical data , Noise, Transportation/statistics & numerical data , Occupational Health , Hearing Loss, Conductive/prevention & control
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Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) ; (6): 409-413, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-493803

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Objective:To investigate association between genetic polymorphism in the grainyhead-like 2 gene (GRHL2)and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)in the Chinese population.Methods:A matched case-control association study was employed,In which,3 790 workers exposed to continuous and steady-state occupational noise in a steel factory participated.The questionnaires were adopted to col-lect individual features and audiometry tests performed.In the sstudy,286 subjects were diagnosed as ca-ses,Which were each designated on the basis of the matched criterion,and 286 paired samples were se-lected finally.Noise intensity was measured according to the standards given in ‘Measurement of Noise in the Workplace’(Occupational Health Standard of the People’s Republic of China,GBZ /T1 89.8 -2007).Cumulative noise exposure (CNE)was calculated,according to monitoring data on A-weighed sound pressure level and employment time.Genomic DNA was obtained from peripheral blood samples using 2 mL DNA extraction Kit following the manufacturer’s protocol.Five single nucleotide polymor-phisms (SNPs)of GRHL2 were genotyped by multiplex SNP genotyping kit.The continuous variables and categorical variables were analyzed by t-test and chi-square test respectively.Multivariate Logistic re-gression was used to test the association between genetic frequency and disease status,with adjustments for the possible confounding variables.The haplotypes were established and their frequencies in the two groups were assessed by haploview and phase softwares.Results:All the five SNPs (rs373571 3, rs3824090,rs373571 4,rs373571 5 and rs61 1 41 9)were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE)(P >0.05).The subjects carrying rs373571 5 GG genotype had a higher NIHL risk than those carrying the GA genotype under the co-dominant model (OR =0.644,95% CI:0.442 -0.939,P =0.022)after ad-justment for height,blood pressure,drinking status and smoking status.After being stratified by CNE,in the CNE ≥ 98 dB (A)group,rs373571 5 polymorphism was associated with the NIHL under the co-dominant model (OR =0.509,95% CI:0.281 -0.923,P =0.026)after adjustment for height,blood pressure,drinking status and smoking status as well.However,no statistical significant difference was found in variant genotypes of the other SNPs between the case and control subjects.Four-locus (rs373571 3,rs3824090,rs373571 4 and rs373571 5)haplotypes were constructed,and no risk or protec-tive haplotypes was identified.Conclusion:It is suggested that GRHL2 polymorphisms may be associated with development of NIHL.

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Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery ; (12): 582-584, 2016.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-502900

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OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of noise on the hearing of the workers with noise exposureand explore the relationship between the hearing damage and the length of noise exposure.METHODS 120 workers who exposed to noise were recruited. Their physical examination including audiometry was done in our hospital from year 2012 to 2014. Hearing loss and the length of noise exposure were detected in all subjects after 2-year's follow-up.The rate of hearing loss between workers with different length of noise exposure was analyzed statistically. RESULTS There were 22 workers who were exposed to noise for 2 years, 43 workers for 3-5 years and 55 workers for 6-10 years. After 2-year's follow up, there were significant differences between the rate of hearing loss and the length of noise exposure at 3,4 and 6 kHz. And the rate of hearing loss at different sound frequency were significantly different statistically. CONCLUSION The relevance ratio of hearing loss in long noise-exposed group was significantly higher than short groups. The hearing damages at 4 KHz were more frequent than other sound frequency.

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Audiol., Commun. res ; 21: e1641, 2016. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-950608

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RESUMO Objetivo Verificar os hábitos e atitudes de jovens em idade escolar com relação ao uso de estéreos pessoais e avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre os efeitos nocivos da exposição à música amplificada na audição, antes e após uma palestra educativa. Métodos Participaram 58 estudantes do ensino fundamental e médio, entre 10 e 17 anos de idade. Foi realizada palestra educativa, mediante aula expositiva dialogada, utilizando recursos audiovisuais. Para avaliação foram aplicados dois questionários no formato online, antes e após 15 dias da palestra. Realizou-se, também, análise descritiva. Resultados A maioria dos escolares relatou fazer uso de estéreos pessoais com fone de ouvido, acima da intensidade média do equipamento e por período inferior a três horas diárias. A queixa mais frequente foi o zumbido. Após a palestra educativa, houve diferença no conhecimento sobre o conceito de perda auditiva e de que música em intensidade elevada, em momentos de lazer, pode causar perda auditiva. Também houve diferença na intensidade utilizada para ouvir música com fone de ouvido, que foi reduzida. Conclusão Grande parte dos escolares possuía conhecimento prévio a respeito dos prejuízos da música amplificada, para a audição e, ainda assim, alguns referiram hábitos inadequados. A palestra educativa revelou mudanças significativas em apenas alguns aspectos investigados, evidenciando a necessidade de estruturar ações contínuas na prevenção de perdas auditivas nessa população. A inclusão da escola e da família nas ações educativas e a continuidade dessas ações são fundamentais para mudanças efetivas de hábitos e atitudes das crianças e adolescentes.


ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the habits and attitudes of school-age youths regarding the use of personal music players, and assess their knowledge level about the harmful effects to the hearing of exposure to amplified music before and after an educational lecture. Methods A total of 58 elementary and middle school students aged 10 to 17 years participated in the study. We presented an educational lecture using an expository dialogue format with audiovisual resources. To evaluate the students, we applied two online questionnaires before and 15 days after the lecture. Descriptive analysis was also performed. Results Most students reported using personal music players with earphones above the mean intensity of the equipment and for fewer than 3 hours a day. The most frequent complaint was tinnitus. After the educational lecture, there were differences in knowledge about the concept of hearing loss and the fact that high-intensity music in moments of leisure may cause hearing loss. There was also a difference in the intensity used to listen to music with earphones, which decreased. Conclusion Most students had prior knowledge of the harmful effect of amplified music on hearing and even then, some indicated inadequate habits. The educational lecture showed significant changes in only some of the aspects investigated, reflecting a need to structure continuous actions towards hearing loss prevention in this population. The inclusion of the school and the family in educational actions and the continuity of these actions are fundamental to effective changes in habits and attitudes among children and adolescents.


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Humans , Child , Adolescent , School Health Services , Health Education , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/prevention & control , Amplifiers, Electronic/adverse effects , Tinnitus , Music
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 81(4): 374-383, July-Aug. 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-758006

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INTRODUCTION: The clinical evaluation of subjects with occupational noise exposure has been difficult due to the discrepancy between auditory complaints and auditory test results. This study aimed to evaluate the contralateral acoustic reflex thresholds of workers exposed to high levels of noise, and to compare these results to the subjects' auditory complaints.METHODS: This clinical retrospective study evaluated 364 workers between 1998 and 2005; their contralateral acoustic reflexes were compared to auditory complaints, age, and noise exposure time by chi-squared, Fisher's, and Spearman's tests.RESULTS: The workers' age ranged from 18 to 50 years (mean = 39.6), and noise exposure time from one to 38 years (mean = 17.3). We found that 15.1% (55) of the workers had bilateral hearing loss, 38.5% (140) had bilateral tinnitus, 52.8% (192) had abnormal sensitivity to loud sounds, and 47.2% (172) had speech recognition impairment. The variables hearing loss, speech recognition impairment, tinnitus, age group, and noise exposure time did not show relationship with acoustic reflex thresholds; however, all complaints demonstrated a statistically significant relationship with Metz recruitment at 3000 and 4000 Hz bilaterally.CONCLUSION: There was no significance relationship between auditory complaints and acoustic reflexes.


INTRODUÇÃO: A avaliação clínico-ocupacional de trabalhadores expostos a ruído é dificultada pela discrepância entre queixas auditivas e resultados dos exames audiológicos. Este estudo pretende avaliar limiares dos reflexos estapedianos contralaterais em sujeitos expostos a níveis elevados de pressão sonora, relacionando-os com queixas auditivas.MÉTODO: Estudo clínico retrospectivo que analisou 364 trabalhadores e seus limiares de reflexos estapedianos contralaterais, relacionado-os com queixas auditivas, idades e tempos de exposição ao ruído.RESULTADOS: Dos trabalhadores avaliados, com idades de 18 a 50 anos (média 39,6) e tempos de exposição entre um e 38 anos (média 17,3); 15,1% (55) tinham queixa de perda auditiva bilateral, 38,5% (140) zumbidos bilaterais, 52,8% (192) irritação ao ouvir sons intensos e 47,2% (172) dificuldades para reconhecer a fala. As variáveis: perda auditiva, dificuldade para reconhecimento da fala, zumbidos, faixa etária e tempo de exposição ao ruído não se relacionaram significativamente com limiares dos reflexos estapedianos, mas todas as queixas apresentaram relação estatisticamente significante com o recrutamento de Metz nas frequências de 3000 e 4000 Hz, bilateralmente.CONCLUSÃO: Não houve relações significativas entre limiares dos reflexos estapedianos e queixas auditivas.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Auditory Threshold/physiology , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/diagnosis , Noise, Occupational/adverse effects , Occupational Exposure/adverse effects , Reflex, Acoustic/physiology , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Time Factors
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Rev. bras. med. trab ; 13(2)abr.-jun. 2015. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-775894

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Contexto: Na avaliação audiométrica ocupacional o repouso auditivo prévio evita a Alteração Temporária dos Limiares Auditivos (ATLA), um fenômeno de fadiga auditiva. A ocorrência da ATLA é muitas vezes negligenciada na prática cotidiana e, além disso, há poucos estudos demonstrando a sua ocorrência. Objetivo: Pesquisar a ocorrência da ATLA numa amostra de trabalhadores metalúrgicos expostos à ruído ocupacional. Método: Estudo de coorte histórico com 43 metalúrgicos avaliados através de dois exames audiométricos: o primeiro em repouso de 12 horas e outro após a jornada de trabalho. Os resultados foram avaliados comparando-se os exames em repouso com os pós-jornada nas frequências isoladas e na média de 0.5, 1 e 2 KHz. Foi considerado exame alterado quando piora ?10 dB nas frequências isoladas ou na média; alterações <10 dB foram consideradas não significantes. Resultados: Dos 43 indivíduos, 19 deles (44,2%) apresentaram pelo menos uma frequência com alteração significativa em comparação entre os exames (IC95% 0,27?0,56). A média (0.5, 1 e 2 KHz) dos 43 trabalhadores antes da exposição foi 8,5 dB e, na avaliação após, 9,3 dB, com diferença média de 0,8 dB (p=0,011). Conclusão: Nosso estudo confirma a ocorrência da ATLA e reforça a necessidade do repouso acústico em avaliações audiométricas ocupacionais.


Context: The occupational audiometric evaluation shall be preceded by a time without exposure to noise, in the way to prevent temporary threshold shift (TTS). This period before test is hard to obtain routinely and there are few studies demonstrating the TTS. Objective: To demonstrate the TTS in metalworkers exposed to occupational noise. Method: This historic cohort study included 43 metalworkers subjected to two audiometric evaluations: one just before the workday with 12 hours without exposure to noise and the other after the end of the workday. The results were analyzed comparing both exams in the isolated frequencies and in average of 0.5, 1 and 2 KHz. Results were considered changed in a variation ?10 dB in isolated frequencies or in the average; variation of less than 10 dB were considered non-significant. Results: From the 43 evaluated subjects, 19 (44.2%) showed at least one frequency with significant variation in the exams comparisons (CI95% 0.27?0.56). The average (0.5, 1 and 2 KHz) of all 43 workers before the noise exposition was 8.5 dB and after was 9.3 dB, with average of 0.8 dB (p=0.011). Conclusion: Our study confirms the occurrence of TTS and reinforces that the audiogram shall be preceded by a time without exposure to workplace noise.


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Audiometry/methods , Auditory Threshold , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/prevention & control , Noise, Occupational/adverse effects
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Hanyang Medical Reviews ; : 84-91, 2015.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-171248

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second most common cause of permanent hearing impairment after age-related hearing loss. NIHL is influenced by environmental and genetic factors and the effects of noise can be exacerbated by the administration of ototoxic drugs or exposure to chemicals. The pathophysiology of NIHL is classified as either mechanical injury or metabolic (or biochemical) injury. Exposure of cochleae to intense sounds has been found to disrupt the stereocilia on the hair cells by separating the tip links and to depolymerize actin filaments, resulting in a disturbance in signal transduction. Major mechanisms of metabolic injuries include accumulation of reactive oxygen species enhanced by oxidative stress, cochlear ischemia followed by reperfusion injury, and excitotoxicity to auditory neuron induced by excessive release of the cochlear afferent neurotransmitter, glutamate. Many studies involving therapeutic or preventive trial with antioxidants, JNK inhibitors, and NMDA antagonists have shown partial effectiveness. However, protection from noise before cochlear injury occurs is very important because damaged hair cells and auditory neurons in the mammalian cochleae are unable to regenerate.


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Actin Cytoskeleton , Antioxidants , Apoptosis , Cochlea , Glutamic Acid , Hair , Hair Cells, Auditory , Hearing Loss , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced , Ischemia , N-Methylaspartate , Neurons , Neurotransmitter Agents , Noise , Oxidative Stress , Reactive Oxygen Species , Reperfusion Injury , Signal Transduction , Stereocilia
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Rev. saúde pública ; 48(5): 790-796, 10/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-727254

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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the audiometric profile of civilian pilots according to the noise exposure level. METHODS This observational cross-sectional study evaluated 3,130 male civilian pilots aged between 17 and 59 years. These pilots were subjected to audiometric examinations for obtaining or revalidating the functional capacity certificate in 2011. The degree of hearing loss was classified as normal, suspected noise-induced hearing loss, and no suspected hearing loss with other associated complications. Pure-tone air-conduction audiometry was performed using supra-aural headphones and acoustic stimulus of the pure-tone type, containing tone thresholds of frequencies between 250 Hz and 6,000 Hz. The independent variables were professional categories, length of service, hours of flight, and right or left ear. The dependent variable was pilots with suspected noise-induced hearing loss. The noise exposure level was considered low/medium or high, and the latter involved periods > 5,000 flight hours and > 10 years of flight service. RESULTS A total of 29.3% pilots had suspected noise-induced hearing loss, which was bilateral in 12.8% and predominant in the left ear (23.7%). The number of pilots with suspected hearing loss increased as the noise exposure level increased. CONCLUSIONS Hearing loss in civilian pilots may be associated with noise exposure during the period of service and hours of flight. .


OBJETIVO Analisar o perfil audiométrico de pilotos civis segundo grau de exposição ao ruído. MÉTODOS Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, com 3.130 pilotos civis do sexo masculino de 17 a 59 anos submetidos a exames audiométricos iniciais ou de revalidação de Certificado de Capacidade Física em 2011. Os sujeitos foram categorizados segundo perda auditiva como: normais, sugestivos de perda auditiva induzida por ruído, e outros fatores associados e não sugestivos. A audiometria tonal liminar utilizada foi por via aérea, com a utilização de fones supra-aurais, por meio do estímulo acústico do tipo tom puro, contendo os limiares tonais das frequências de 250 a 6.000 Hz. As variáveis independentes foram as categorias dos pilotos, tempo de serviço, horas de voo e orelha direita ou esquerda. A variável dependente corresponde aos casos sugestivos de perda auditiva induzida por ruído. O grau de exposição foi considerado baixo/médio ou alto, sendo este último com horas de voo maiores que 5.000 e tempo de serviço maior que 10 anos. RESULTADOS Foram observados 29,3% casos sugestivos de perda auditiva induzida por ruído, 12,8% bilaterais com predomínio do lado esquerdo (23,7%). Com o aumento do grau de exposição ao ruído, o número de casos sugestivos de perda auditiva também aumentou. CONCLUSÕES A perda auditiva nos pilotos civis pode estar associada à exposição ao ruído ao longo do tempo de serviço e das horas de voo. .


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Adolescent , Adult , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Aviation , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/diagnosis , Noise, Transportation/adverse effects , Occupational Diseases/diagnosis , Audiometry, Pure-Tone , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/complications , Noise, Transportation/statistics & numerical data , Occupational Diseases/etiology
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Distúrb. comun ; 26(2)jun. 2014.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-729109

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O objetivo desta comunicação foi apresentar as estratégias educativas voltadas à promoção da saúde auditiva, desenvolvidas por estudantes do ensino médio de uma escola estadual, a partir de uma experiência da atuação fonoaudiológica no contexto escolar. Inicialmente foi realizada uma palestra, mediada por uma fonoaudióloga do Centro de Referência em Saúde do Trabalhador, que usou os pressupostos da pedagogia problematizadora para sensibilizar a comunidade escolar sobre os efeitos do ruído na saúde e as dificuldades na obtenção do primeiro emprego frente à perda auditiva. Posteriormente, os alunos, distribuídos em grupos, foram convidados a apresentar estratégias que contemplassem a promoção de saúde auditiva e a prevenção dos efeitos do ruído. Após 30 dias de preparação, no Dia Internacional da Conscientização sobre o Ruído ? INAD 2010, os grupos apresentaram as estratégias para uma platéia composta por alunos, professores e funcionários da escola. Todas as atividades desenvolvidas foram criativas e interessantes, a platéia mostrou-se envolvida. Os resultados dessa comunicação reforçam a importância da implementação de programas de promoção de saúde auditiva para adolescentes, tendo como foco o envolvimento dos escolares e fomentando a valorização da saúde auditiva na qualidade de vida estudantil.


The objective of this communication is to present educational strategies developed by high school students of a public school aimed at promoting hearing health, in response to an experience of speech therapy in a school setting. At first, an educational lecture was delivered, facilitated by a speech therapist from Occupational Health Reference Center, using problematizing pedagogy assumptions in order to sensitize the school community about the effects of noise on health and the difficulties in getting the first job in view of hearing loss. Subsequently, the students, divided into groups, were invited to present strategies that addressed the promotion of hearing health and the prevention of auditory effects from noise. After 30 days of preparation, on the International Noise Awareness Day - INAD 2010, the groups presented the strategies to an audience of students, teachers, and school staff. All activities developed were creative and interesting; the audience displayed engagement. The results of this communication emphasize the importance of implementing programs to promote hearing health for adolescents, focusing on the involvement of students, fostering an appreciation for the quality of hearing health in student life.


El propósito de esta comunicación es presentar las estrategias educativas dirigidas a la promoción de la salud auditiva, desarrollada por estudiantes de secundaria de una escuela estadual, a partir de una experiencia de actuación fonoaudiológica en el contexto escolar. Inicialmente se realizó una conferencia, mediada por una fonoaudióloga del Centro de Referencia para la Salud del Trabajador, que utilizo los supuestos de la ?pedagogía dirigida a proponerse problemas? para sensibilizar a la comunidad escolar sobre los efectos del ruido sobre la salud y las dificultades en la obtención de un primer empleo frente de la pérdida auditiva. Posteriormente, los alumnos, distribuidos en grupos, fueron invitados a presentar estrategias que llevasen en cuenta la promoción de la salud auditiva y la prevención de efectos auditivos de ruido. Después de 30 días de preparación, en el Día Internacional de Concienciación sobre el Ruido-INAD 2010, los grupos presentaron las estrategias ante una audiencia de estudiantes, profesores y personal de la escuela. Todas las actividades desarrolladas fueron interesantes y creativas, la audiencia se mostró involucrada. Los resultados de esta comunicación refuerzan la importancia de la aplicación de programas de promoción de la salud auditiva para adolescentes, centrándose en la participación de los estudiantes y fomentando la valorización de la salud auditiva en la calidad de vida estudiantil.


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Humans , Adolescent , Health Promotion , Hearing , Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced
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