Table 2.
Distribution of risk factors related to noise induced hearing loss within the Hail region, Saudi Arabia.
| risk factors related to noise induced hearing loss | No | % |
|---|---|---|
| Expose to noise at work setting or environment | ||
| Yes | 319 | 29.4% |
| No | 767 | 70.6% |
| Preferred type of audio device | ||
| Earphones | 657 | 60.5% |
| External PADs | 114 | 10.5% |
| Car PADs | 186 | 17.1% |
| Headphones | 129 | 11.9% |
| Number of hearing sessions per week | ||
| Never | 110 | 10.1% |
| 1–5 | 462 | 42.5% |
| 6–9 | 249 | 22.9% |
| 10+ | 265 | 24.4% |
| Duration of the listening session/per day (h) | ||
| <1 | 400 | 36.8% |
| 1–2 | 325 | 29.9% |
| 3–5 | 193 | 17.8% |
| > 5 | 168 | 15.5% |
| How often are the people surrounding me affected by the noise from my PAD? | ||
| Never | 313 | 28.8% |
| Sometimes | 607 | 55.9% |
| Usually | 105 | 9.7% |
| Always | 61 | 5.6% |
| Typical level of volume used (%) | ||
| 0–49 | 313 | 28.8% |
| 50–59 | 311 | 28.6% |
| 60–69 | 168 | 15.5% |
| 70–79 | 107 | 9.9% |
| 80–89 | 87 | 8.0% |
| 90–100 | 100 | 9.2% |