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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

  • Personal music players are ubiquitous, posing potential risks to hearing health.
  • Prolonged exposure to high-volume music can lead to irreversible auditory damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of auditory symptoms in users of amplified personal music players.
  • To investigate the listening habits associated with these devices.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • 400 students aged 14-30 from educational institutions in Salvador, BA, completed a questionnaire on personal stereo usage.
  • Participants reported on listening habits, including duration, intensity, and frequency of use.

Main Results:

  • The most common auditory symptoms reported were hyperacusis (43.5%), ear fullness (30.5%), and tinnitus (27.5%).
  • Tinnitus was most prevalent in the youngest age group.
  • High-risk listening behaviors included frequent use (62.3%), high intensity (57%), and prolonged durations (34%).

Conclusions:

  • Despite awareness of potential hearing damage, young individuals exhibit risky listening behaviors with personal stereos.
  • Inadequate use, characterized by prolonged exposure, high intensity, and frequent use, is common.
  • The high prevalence of auditory symptoms indicates an elevated risk of hearing impairment among young users.