2024
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1590/2317-1782/20242023181en
Gondim, Lys Maria Allestein
South America
Observational
Students
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
Noise
Hearing
Noise
Health risk behaviors
Tinnitus
Noise-induced hearing loss
School health services
This cross-sectional study assessed hearing health habits of 1,835 6th-grade students in 32 Brazilian public schools. Results showed risky noise behaviors, low awareness of hearing protection, and links between age, sex, and tinnitus symptoms.