Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Patients Requiring Pure Tone Audiometry Evaluation in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Authors

  • Sangita Shrestha Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinnamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Biraj Baral Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinnamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Aakriti Dawadi Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Pema Sherpa Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinnamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Deepak Regmi Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinnamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8008

Keywords:

audiometry; noise-induced hearing loss; tinnitus.

Abstract

Introduction: Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of sensorineural hearing loss caused by long-term exposure to loud noise. This study provides insight into hearing loss problems the general population faces. The study aimed to find out the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among patients needing pure tone audiometry evaluation in a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 January 2021 to 30 July 2021 among patients requiring pure tone audiometry evaluation in the outpatient Department of Otorhinolaryngology in a tertiary care centre. The study was conducted after ethical approval from Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 2812202001). Pure tone audiometry was used to diagnose noise-induced hearing loss. Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.

Results: Out of 690 patients, 14 (2.02%) (0.97-3.06, 95% Confidence Interval) were diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss.

Conclusions: The prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among patients requiring pure tone audiometry evaluation was similar to other studies conducted in similar settings.

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Published

2023-02-01

How to Cite

Shrestha, S. ., Baral, B. ., Dawadi, A. ., Sherpa, P. ., & Regmi, D. . (2023). Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Patients Requiring Pure Tone Audiometry Evaluation in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 61(258), 98–101. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8008

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 258 (2023): JNMA Published Monthly

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