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Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools Vol.27 29-39 January 1996.
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The Effectiveness of an Interactive Hearing Conservation Program for Elementary School Children

Gail D. Chermak 1
Lori Curtis 1

J. Anthony Seikel 1
1 Washington State University, Pullman

An educational hearing conservation program (HCP) emphasizing student participation and supplemental in-class activities led by a teacher was presented in two 1-hour sessions to two classes of fourth-grade children enrolled in regular education programs. Questionnaires assessing their knowledge of hearing, noise-induced hearing loss, and hearing conservation practices were administered before and after the HCP. Significant increases in knowledge concerning noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation practices were seen in both classes, with greater gain seen among students receiving more extensive supplemental activities. Post-HCP responses revealed that the majority of the children intend to use ear protection when engaged in noisy activities. Teachers indicated they would increase coverage of hearing and hearing conservation in their classrooms and use hearing protection when exposed to loud noise.

KEY WORDS: noise, hearing loss, noise-induced hearing loss, children, prevention

Submitted on May 10, 1993
Accepted on November 17, 1994




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