A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HEARING IMPAIRMENT DUE TO EXCESSIVE USAGE OF HEADPHONES AT HIGH VOLUME AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS OF PUNE CITY.

Abstract

Background: Noise induced hearing loss is an impairment in hearing due to exposure to loud sounds. It is general medical condition that can restrict regular day to day activities. The threat of displacement in hearing because of prolonged exposure to noise is present in about 12%of population worldwide. Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common public health problems occurring due to use of headsets. The usage of earphone/ headphone has been increasingly used in the recent times due to online learning. In the 2015 Global Burden of Disease Study, hearing loss was ranked as the fourth most prevalent chronic disease worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that globally 1.1 billion young people were at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds. As young people, college students have always been a big concern, especially considering the current situation of hearing health-related knowledge, beliefs, and risk behaviors. Headphones are convenient and improve the auditory sound experience but also increase the risk of hearing loss. Material and Methods: Quantitative descriptive research approach with quasi-experimental research design with one group pre test post-test design used to assess the effect of planned teaching program on knowledge regarding hearing impairment due to excessive usage of headphones at high volume among under graduate students of selected city. 60 samples were selected by using non- probability convenient sampling technique. Result: A total 60 numbers of samples included in the study. Out of 60 samples 4 (6.66%) are found with poor score. 6 (10%) are found with average score, 13 (21.66%) are found with good score and 37 (61.66) excellent score. The study findings showed that, in the pre-test majority (93.33%) of the undergraduate students had inadequate knowledge on hearing impairment 6.66% had moderate knowledge on hearing impairment. In post-test, majority (78.34%) of the students had adequate knowledge on hearing impairment 21.66% had moderate knowledge on hearing impairment in undergraduate students. Conclusion A study aimed to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding hearing impairment due to excessive use of headphones at high volume among undergraduate students in selected city from 60 samples by Non-probability purposive sampling technique. The study findings showed that, in the pre-test majority (93.33%) of the under-graduate students had inadequate knowledge on hearing impairment 6.66% had moderate knowledge on hearing impairment. In post-test, majority (78.34%) of the students had adequate knowledge on hearing impairment 21.66% had moderate knowledge on hearing impairment in undergraduate students. In pre-test mean score was 12 and standard deviation 3.35 and post-test mean value was 28.31 and standard deviation 2.23, the association between the pretest.