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Hearing loss in veterans and the need for hearing loss prevention programs
Gabrielle H Saunders1, Susan E Griest
1National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA. gabrielle.saunders@va.gov
Noise & Health
|March 7, 2009
Summary
A new multimedia Hearing Loss Prevention Program was developed to help veterans prevent worsening hearing loss from noise exposure. This program addresses a significant issue affecting hundreds of thousands of veterans nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Public Health
- Military Medicine
Background:
- Over 445,000 veterans receive compensation for hearing loss, and 395,000 for tinnitus.
- Service-related hearing disorders incur substantial costs for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Hearing conservation is critical for military personnel and veterans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a multimedia Hearing Loss Prevention Program.
- To address the progression of hearing loss in veterans due to social, recreational, and occupational noise exposure.
Main Methods:
- Program development based on the Health Belief Model (Rosenstock, 1966).
- Program development based on the Health Promotion Model (Pender et al., 2002).
Main Results:
- The study details the rationale and development of the multimedia program.
- The program is designed to prevent hearing loss progression in veterans.
Conclusions:
- A structured, evidence-based program is needed to combat veteran hearing loss.
- The developed multimedia program offers a novel approach to hearing conservation for veterans.
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