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0055/2016 - Actions to improve comfort acoustic in early childhood education institutions.
Ações para melhoria do conforto acústico em instituições de educação infantil.

Author:

• Marcia Simões-Zenari - Simões-Zenari, Marcia - USP, FOFITO - <marciasz@usp.br>

Co-author(s):

• Luiz Ferreira Calaço Sobrinho - Calaço Sobrinho, Luiz Ferreira - USP, FOFITO - <luizcalaco@gmail.com>
• Mariangela Lopes Bitar - Bitar, Mariangela Lopes - USP, FOFITO - <mlbitar@usp.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde da Criança e do Adolescente

Abstract:

High sound pressure levels have been observed in schools, and its interference in the health of children and teachers it was taken to analyze these levels in childhood education centers serving children aged zero to six years, investigate the staff’s perceptions concerning noise exposure and identify the auditory conditions of these workers. The study was conducted in ten institutions employing 320 workers. Sound pressure levels were measured according to the technical norms; employees completed a questionnaire on the perception of noise and underwent auditory evaluation. There was high sound pressure level and differences between institutions, situations and places. Most employees are considered exposed to noise with attention and concentration difficulties, anxiety and headache. About 30% of employees had bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in specific frequency. The sound pressure levels found can affect children‘s learning and the health of all. The employees also perceived elevated levels of noise and indicated some possible negative aspects in their work routine. Actions to improve the acoustic comfort in these institutions were discussed and are being implemented.



Keywords:

noiseoccupationalnoise effectsnoise measurementchild day care centersHealth Promotion

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Simões-Zenari, Marcia, Calaço Sobrinho, Luiz Ferreira, Bitar, Mariangela Lopes. Actions to improve comfort acoustic in early childhood education institutions.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/Jan). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/actions-to-improve-comfort-acoustic-in-early-childhood-education-institutions/15477



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