ABSTRACT

Occupational health is primarily preventive medicine. The highest level of worker physical, mental, and social well-being should be promoted and maintained as a goal of occupational health. Objectives: The objectives of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding auditory acuity and determine the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge, attitude and practice regardingauditory acuity among worker of marble industry at, Tamilnadu. Methods: The research design used for this study was quasi experimental research design (one group pre-test and post-test). 60 samples were selected through purposive sampling technique who met the inclusion criteria. The marble factory workers were assessed for the knowledge, attitude and practice on auditory acuity with the use of self instructional module and structured self-administered questionnaire respectively. 4 point Likert’s scale was used to assess their attitude through structured interview questionnaire. After pre-test self instructional module on auditory acuity was provided. The data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The comparison the effectiveness of self instructional module on auditory acuity over a period of time the results was revealed that the statistically significant difference at p<0.001 found in knowledge, attitude and practice of marble industry workers regarding auditory acuity after administration of self instructional module. Conclusion: The early prevention of hearing losses through early assessing auditory acuity among workers of marble industry by enhancing the adequate knowledge and appropriate measures on auditory acuity which helps in preventing hearing loss as well as reducing the burden of hearing loss among workers, their family, industry and the society. Keywords: Effectiveness, Self-Instructional Module, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Auditory Acuity, Workers of Marble Industry
Publication date: 01/04/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.4.7917