Using mobile audiometry (Wulira App) to assess noise induced hearing loss among industrial workers in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study

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2023
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Plos one
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Occupational noise is a common cause of hearing loss in low-income countries. Unfortunately, screening for hearing loss is rarely done due to technical and logistical challenges associated with pure tone audiometry. Wulira app is a valid and potentially cost-effective alternative to pure tone audiometry in screening for occupational hearing loss. We aimed to determine the prevalence of occupational hearing loss among workers in a metal industry company in Kampala district.
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Wulira App, Noise induced hearing loss, Industrial workers
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Batte, C., Atukunda, I., Semulimi, A. W., Nakabuye, M., Bwambale, F., Mumbere, J., ... & Mukisa, J. (2023). Using mobile audiometry (Wulira App) to assess noise induced hearing loss among industrial workers in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study. Plos one, 18(1), e0279407.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0279407
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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8270
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