West African Journal of Allied Health Sciences
Predictors of Self-Reported Hearing Problems Among Commercial Transport Workers Using Personal Listening Devices in Kano State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
ABSTRACT Background Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common preventable occupational health problems worldwide. Commercial transport workers are routinely exposed to environmental and traffic noise and may experience additional auditory exposure through the use of personal listening devices. This study determined the prevalence of self-reported hearing problems and identified factors associated with hearing-related symptoms among commercial transport workers in Kano State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptiv …