HUBUNGAN BISING DENGAN GANGGUAN PENDENGARAN PADA PEKERJA GAME CENTRAL AREA DI AREA MANADO TRADE CENTER

Abstract

Abstract: Noise is commonly found in work areas. The facilities used in the Game Centers such as speakers in large numbers cause noise that directly affects workers and other people who are in the area of Game Center in the forms of communication disorder, impaired concentration, and impaired hearing comfort. This study aimed to determine the relationship of noise and hearing disorders among workers of Games Central Area in Manado Trade Center (MTC). This was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. Respondents were 20 workers in Game Central Area MTC who filled the informed consent, questionnaires, and fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were statistically analyzed by using Chi-square test with SPSS. The results showed that of the 20 respondents, there were 3 (15%) with hearing loss, 2 (10%) with mild deafness, and 1 (5%) with moderate deafness. The chi-square test showed that there was a significant relationship between the level of noise and hearing disorders in the left and right ears with a p-value 0.002 < α = 0,05. Simpulan: Terdapat hubungan bermakna antara tingkat kebisingan dengan gangguan pendengaran baik pada telinga kiri maupun kanan pada pekerja Game Central Area di Manado Trade Center.Kata kunci: bising, gangguan pendengaran