J Korean Acad Nurs.  2010 Oct;40(5):736-746. 10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.736.

Change of Stages and Related Factors for Wearing of Hearing Protection Device among Noisy Workplace-workers

• Kim YM
• Jeong IS

• KMID: 1394864
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.736

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to identify the distribution and related factors for stage of change for wearing hearing protection devices (HPDs) by workers in environments with high noise. Predictors of Use of Hearing Protection Model and Trans-theoretical Model were tested.
METHODS
The participants were 755 workers from 20 noisy work places in Busan and Gyeongnam. Data were collected from January to April 2008 using self-administered questionnaires, and analyzed using multiple logistic regression.
RESULTS
There were significant differences in social mode (OR=1.35, 95% CI: 1.06-1.73) between precontemplation/contemplation and preparation stage, in males (OR=2.36, 95% CI: 1.24-4.51), workers with high school education or less (OR=1.39, 95% CI: 1.28-2.78), shift workers (OR=1.50, 95% CI: 1.02-2.21), workers who previously worked in noisy places (OR=1.39, 95% CI: 1.20-2.34), and workers who had previous hearing examinations (OR=1.89, 95% CI: 1.25-2.85), in the social model (OR=1.59, 95% CI: 1.42-1.78), and self-efficacy (OR=1.05, 95% CI: 1.02-1.08) between workers in preparation and action stages, in length of time working in noisy work places (OR=2.26, 95% CI: 1.17-4.39), social model (OR=1.66, 95% CI: 1.33-2.08), and perceived benefit (OR=0.95, 95% CI: 0.93-0.97) between action and maintenance stage.
CONCLUSION
Social model was a common factor showing differences between two adjacent stages for wearing HPDs. The results provide data for developing programs to encourage workers to wear HPDs and application of these programs in work settings.

Keyword

Noise; Occupational; Hearing; Protective devices

MeSH Terms

Adult
Ear Protective Devices/*utilization
Female
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced/*prevention & control
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Noise, Occupational
Occupational Exposure/prevention & control
Questionnaires
Self Efficacy
Workplace

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