Comparison of Noise Intensity and Smoking Habits on the Incidence of NIHL (Noised Induced Hearing Loss) in Workers in the Production and Non-Production Sections of PT Kayu Perkasa Raya Juwana Pati

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10.2991/978-94-6463-457-0_15How to use a DOI?

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NIHL; Noise; Smoking Habit; Hearing Loss

Abstract

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is hearing loss resulting from exposure to noise with a fairly loud intensity over a long period of time, usually due to noise from the work environment. Currently, NIHL is still a major problem in developed countries. Based on the National Committee for the Management of Hearing Loss and Deafness, Indonesia has the highest ranking of NIHL incidence in Southeast Asia. Risk factors for NIHL include high noise intensity (>85dB), long exposure to noise (>8 hours/day), smoking habits, not using ear protection when in noisy places, and comorbid factors such as hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. The production room at PT Kayu Perkasa Raya has a noise intensity of >85 dB, which has the potential to cause NIHL incidents for workers. The purpose of this research is to determine the comparison of noise intensity and Smoking Habits on the Occurrence of NIHL in workers in the production and non-production sections of PT. Kayu Perkasa Raya Juwana Pati. This research method is quantitative research with an analytical observational design, with a cross sectional approach. Primary data was obtained from filling out the respondent’s form, measuring environmental noise intensity using a sound level meter, and data on the respondent’s hearing threshold using an audiometer. This research showed that there was no significant relationship between noise intensity and smoking habits on the incidence of NIHL in PT. Kayu Perkasa Raya Juwana Pati workers.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Astin Prima Sari
AU  - Wahju Budi Martono
AU  - Irfan Khoirul Afif
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/22
TI  - Comparison of Noise Intensity and Smoking Habits on the Incidence of NIHL (Noised Induced Hearing Loss) in Workers in the Production and Non-Production Sections of PT Kayu Perkasa Raya Juwana Pati
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Lawang Sewu International Symposium on Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Technology (LSISHS-MLT 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 125
EP  - 132
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-457-0_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-457-0_15
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