The Prevalence of Auditory Risk Factors in Using Mobile Phone
Fauziatuzzaman Saumik¹, Farah Binte Bashir², S.M. Toufiq³, Md. Shakil Sarwar⁴
In-House Faculty, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER)¹, Faculty Member, Department of Bangla, Uttara University, Bangladesh.²,Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist ³, In-House Faculty, Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER)⁴
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PISER JOURNAL | Volume 1 | Issue 1 | 2024
Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence of auditory risk factors associated with mobile phone usage, especially in young and middle-aged people. The targeted groups are young people, whose ages are limited between 15 to 25, and middle-aged people between 26 to 45. The community people resided in Dhaka. Through quantitative research with very structured questionnaires regarding the risk factors of using mobile phones, this work will assess two groups of people along with compare and contrast between two groups about hearing-related issues in mobile phone users, including prolonged exposure to high volumes and frequent use of headphones, the research sheds light on the widespread nature of auditory risks in contemporary mobile phone usage. This research highlights the urgent need for public awareness campaigns and regulatory measures to mitigate these risks and protect users' hearing health.
Keywords: Auditory Risk factor, mobile phone usage, young people, middle-aged people.
