Fight Song on Mute: University Pep Band Member Noise Dosages and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Knowledge
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Published:2019-06-01
Issue:2
Volume:34
Page:72-78
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ISSN:0885-1158
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Container-title:Medical Problems of Performing Artists
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Medical Problems of Performing Artists
Abstract
The occurrence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be detrimental to the future careers of student musicians. Few studies have focused on the noise exposure of student musicians within an indoor pep band as they performed during university basketball games. The purpose of this
longitudinal study was to assess: (a) the status of noise dosages acquired via personal noise dosimeters from two pep band players as they performed over nine men’s basketball games spanning three seasons, (b) perceived effectiveness of earplugs on the primary participants, and (c) the
status of all band members’ (n=72) knowledge of hearing loss and hearing loss prevention. The noise dosages accrued by primary participants in each game over the three seasons greatly exceeded the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) recommendation regarding
safe daily noise exposure time. Participants occasionally reported that the earplugs did not provide sufficient protection from noise or contributed to communication and intonation issues. Questionnaire responses from band members demonstrated a mild deficiency in hearing loss knowledge. Two-thirds
of pep band members reported that they did not always wear hearing protection at pep band functions. Exceeding standard noise dosage recommendations without hearing protection potentially leaves these individuals at a high risk for permanent hearing loss.
Publisher
Science and Medicine, Inc.
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,General Medicine
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