Assessment of Pattern of using personal audio devices among adults in Karnataka: A Cross sectional study
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Pattern, Personal Audio Device, KarnatakaAbstract
Introduction: Exposure to personal audio devices for longer and loud noise contributes to hearing loss. Recent advances in technology have led to evolution of PAD and changes of usage pattern. This study highlights advancement in technology impact the choices, habits, behavioural trends of adults on the pattern of usage. This study is undertaken to determine the prevalence and pattern of using of personal audio devices (PAD) in Karnataka as the research is scarce.
Methods and materials: This cross-sectional study was conducted during July 2022-December 2022 using Google forms in an online platform in adults. A convenience method was used and 200 participants who gave consent were recruited. Socio-demographic profile, the pattern of using personal audio devices were included in the proforma. Data analysis was done in SPSS 26. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics was used.
Results: The most commonly used PAD was Bluetooth 55%, majority used for a duration of 1-5yrs 54.5%, most of them used routinely 33.5%, in a medium volume 76.5%. Around 83.5% used during travelling, 54% while walking. Pearsons Correlation between no. of days of usage of PAD and hours showed significant results with moderate positive correlation with r=0.5 and p=.000.
Conclusion: Highly risky behaviour in the pattern of using PAD is found in adults. Hence there is need to create awareness to practice healthy using patterns of PAD.
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