Table 2.

Measured sound levels distributed on listening habits and self-reported hearing problems

Sound level (dB LAeq)	<85 (n = 40)	85–100 (n = 10)
Listens daily	n = 19 (48%)	n = 6 (80%)
Hours per occasion	1.3 (min–max: 1–3)	1.75 (min–max: 1–6)
Listens to portable listening devices during transport (bus, train, car)	40 (100%)	9 (90%)
Use portable listening devices during personal transport (walk, jogging biking)	39 (98%)	10 (100%)
Use personal listening devices during classes/homework	20 (50%)	7 (70%)
Use personal music devices when relaxing	10 (25%)	3 (30%)
Listens while sleeping	13 (32%)	4 (49%)
Poor hearing	5 (12%)	3 (30%)
Muffled sounds	5 (12%)	0 (–)
Tinnitus	5 (12%)	4 (40%)
Noise sensitivity	5 (12%)	4 (40%)
Tired of sounds	5 (12%)	3 (30%)
Distortion	1 (2.5%)	0 (–)