Table 4.
Determinants of high to extreme noise annoyance.
| Parameter | Response Category | Odds Ratio | 95% C.I. of Odds Ratios | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||
| Perceived exposure to traffic noise at home | No exposure | ref. | ||
| Some exposure | 3.78 | 2.02 | 7.06 | |
| Extreme exposure | 56.94 | 30.81 | 105.23 | |
| Worry about health risk from residential environment | Not worried | ref. | ||
| Worried | 2.15 | 1.27 | 3.64 | |
| Extremely worried | 2.89 | 1.56 | 5.37 | |
| Knowledge about health risk from traffic noise | no knowledge | ref. | ||
| some knowledge | 1.24 | 0.69 | 2.22 | |
| much knowledge | 2.04 | 1.09 | 3.82 | |
| Noise sensitivity a | - | 1.07 | 1.00 | 1.14 |
| Nature orientedness b | - | 1.05 | 1.00 | 1.10 |
a Noise sensitivity was rated on a scale of 0–16; b Rated on a scale of 0–28, with higher scores indicating love for nature while lower scores signify love for built-up areas.