Reem Saud J Alanazi
Medical Student, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES REGARDING NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Author(s): Yahia Abdelgawad Elsayed Elboraei*, Wasan Ghathwan A Alanazi, Rahaf Khalid Alobaidan, Reem Saud J Alanazi, Dalia Aqeel J Alanazi, Raghad Salman M Alanazi and Reem Mahmoud R Alaqabawi
Background: The phrase "noise-induced hearing loss" (NIHL) describes a type of sensorineural hearing impairment caused by either sudden loud sounds or extended exposure to high noise levels. Exposure to loud noises can result in lasting alterations to hearing sensitivity due to irreversible harm to the inner ear. Several risk factors influence the occurrence of NIHL, including individual characteristics like genetic predisposition, age, gender, and lifestyle choices, as well as noise-related factors such as duration of exposure, sound levels, and frequency. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to noise-induced hearing loss among adolescents in Saudi Arabia using a validated scored data collection tool. Method: PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Science Direct were systematically searched for relevan.. Read More»