Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


miami1051295450.pdf (278.45 KB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

The Effectiveness of a Hearing Conservation Program for Fourth Grade Students

Byrnes, Anne M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1051295450

Abstract Details

2003, Master of Arts, Miami University, Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Hearing conservation programs (HCP) used in industrial work settings reduce noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in adults. There is a growing movement to adapt HCPs for use with children as a means to prevent hearing loss in later life. The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of a HCP appropriate for use in fourth grade classrooms. It was hypothesized that this program could significantly improve knowledge of ear anatomy and how hearing loss occurs, as well as increase willingness to practice hearing protection strategies. Two 4th grade classrooms received the HCP. Outcome measures were compared with a control group. The results indicated a significant increase in overall knowledge from pre to post test results compared to the control group. The intervention also increased willingness to practice hearing conservation strategies.
Laura Kelly (Advisor)
77 p.
Hearing Conservation Program; Children; Fourth Grade

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Byrnes, A. M. (2003). The Effectiveness of a Hearing Conservation Program for Fourth Grade Students [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1051295450

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Byrnes, Anne. The Effectiveness of a Hearing Conservation Program for Fourth Grade Students. 2003. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1051295450.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Byrnes, Anne. "The Effectiveness of a Hearing Conservation Program for Fourth Grade Students." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1051295450

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

miami1051295450
1,641
© 2003, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by Miami University and OhioLINK.