1M. Sc. Nsg II year, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P.
2Professor, Principal, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P.
3Associate Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P.
4Assistant Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P.
5PG Tutor Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P.
*Corresponding Author: Ms. Himanshi MSc Nsg II year, Teerthanaker Mahaveer College of Nursing, TMU, Moradabad, U.P., Email: manuangel8879@gmail.com
Online published on 10 May, 2018.
Hearing loss is the most natural occurrence with aging. Approximately, 20–30 million people ages between 20–69 years have hearing loss due to noise exposure above 90 decibels (dB) of MP3 players & headphones [1]. However, the relationship between hearing impairment and uses of headphones is still unknown and no existing systematic review were found.
A systematic search was conducted with PRISMA guidelines. The search was completed till 26th of Aug 2017. Two databases were examined: PubMed and EBSCO.
The search identified 5426 initial matches which were screening by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Nine full text studies included in this narrative review and it does confirm that there is a relationship between hearing impairment and use of headphones, but studies were heterogeneous to permit systematic-analysis.
Ear is an significant important sense in human body. So, it is necessary to give regular attention. It is necessary to develop different educational activities which stimulate the awareness and reflection towards the widespread use of MP3 devices with headphones[7].
Hearing status, Headphone, Hearing loss, Hearing impairment, Personal listening devices
