Daily sound exposure of hearing aids users during COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.
Front Public Health
; 11: 1091706, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
This study aimed to investigate the daily sound exposure of hearing aid (HA) users during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific focus on the impact of different governance intervention levels.Methods:
Modern HA technology was employed to measure and compare the sound exposure of HA users in three distinct periods pre-pandemic, and two 14-day periods during the pandemic, corresponding to varying levels of governance interventions. The study sample comprised a total of 386 HA users in Europe during the pandemic, with daily sound exposure data collected as part of the main dataset.Results:
The results revealed that, during the pandemic, the equivalent continuous sound pressure level (SPL) experienced by HA users decreased, while the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) increased compared to the pre-pandemic period. Notably, this impact was found to be more pronounced (p < 0.05) when individuals were subjected to stronger governance intervention levels, characterized by lower SPL and higher SNR.Discussion:
This study highlights the changes in daily sound exposure experienced by HA users during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly influenced by the extent of governance interventions that restricted social activities. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the effects of pandemic-related governance measures on the sound environments of HA users and have implications for audiological interventions and support strategies during similar crises.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
COVID-19
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Auxiliares de Audição
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Perda Auditiva
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Front Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Dinamarca