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Predictors of hearing protection use among workers: implications for training programs
S L Lusk1, D L Ronis, M J Kerr
1School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0482, USA.
Human Factors
|September 1, 1995
Summary
Barriers to hearing protection use were identified in blue-collar workers. Addressing these barriers through training may improve hearing protection use and prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Promotion
- Audiology
Background:
- Noise-induced hearing loss is a significant risk for blue-collar workers.
- Understanding factors influencing hearing protection use is crucial for prevention.
- The Health Promotion Model provides a framework for studying health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of hearing protection use in blue-collar workers.
- To explore the role of self-efficacy, benefits, value, and barriers in hearing protection use.
- To inform the development of targeted interventions.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing the Health Promotion Model.
- Survey administered to 504 blue-collar workers.
- Statistical analysis to identify significant predictors of hearing protection use.
Main Results:
- Self-efficacy, perceived benefits, value, and perceived barriers were significant predictors.
- Perceived barriers were most strongly correlated with hearing protection use.
- Barriers demonstrated the greatest potential for intervention.
Conclusions:
- Perceived barriers are key targets for intervention to increase hearing protection use.
- A training program based on addressing barriers is being developed.
- Interventions focusing on barriers can effectively promote hearing protection adoption in this population.