The physical and psychological effects of occupational noise among seafarers: a systematic review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Febriyanto, K (Author) Other; Rahman, FF (Author) Other; Guedes, J. C. (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Environmental Health Research

Pages: 1-13

ISSN: 0960-3123

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Authenticus ID: P-00Z-5B0

DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2266703

Abstract (EN): The aims were to highlight noise levels on board and the health effects of noise on seafarers. Data was collected from multiple databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Ebsco Host. Initially, the search resulted in a total of 197 articles, 16 were chosen. Several ships were found which most sailors had noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) (n = 6). The engine room has been defined as having the highest level of noise. In addition, noise exposure was associated with hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disturbances, communication difficulties, poor concentration, dizziness, depression, anxiety, headache, fatigue, and stress. Noise exposure is not the only factor that causes health problems: the duration of exposure while working, years of career as a maritime worker, age, lifestyle habits (smoking, alcohol consumption), and even hobbies related to loud sound (such as concert/disco attendance, listen to loud music, etc.) were associated with the adverse health effects experienced by seafarers.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13