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Hearing Protection Devices: Use at Work Predicts use at Play
(Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2015)
Use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) at work is widespread and well researched, but less is
known about HPD usage in high-noise leisure activities. This study investigated 8,144
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Clubbers’ Attitude Toward Earplugs: Better with Use
(Hearing Journal, 2014-04)
While earplugs have been identified as
an effective way for patrons of loud
music venues to mitigate the risks
from noise exposure, such hearing
protectors are rarely worn. Time and experience may
change that, though, ...
A qualitative study of earplug use as a health behaviour: The role of noise injury symptoms, self-efficacy, and an affinity for music
(2010)
The use of earplugs in loud music venues is confined to a small minority who wish to avoid hearing damage from excessive noise exposure. Using the framework of the health belief model (HBM), structured interviews were held ...
Advancing tinnitus awareness through animation
(The Hearing Journal, 2017)
Time to listen: most regular patrons of music venues prefer lower volumes
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2019)
High sound levels are a feature of nightclubs and live music venues, and therefore pose
a risk to patrons’ hearing. As a result, these venues are often a focus area for hearing
health promotion, and particular emphasis ...
Adults who report difficulty hearing speech in noise: an exploration of experiences, impacts and coping strategies
(International Journal of Audiology, 2019)