Organization: UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
Project title: HEARING HEALTH AMONG QUARRY WORKERS
Regions: Malaysia
Outline of the event:
This health camp will be conducted at a single quarry involving almost 50 workers who will be involved in the following activities; noise-induced hearing loss awareness talks and counseling for ear care and hearing aid, as well as ear examination. In addition, research activities include Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) questionnaires will be distributed pre- and post- awareness talk to assess the effectiveness of the activity. The evaluation also includes the use of hearing protection, its effectiveness and compliance among the quarry workers.
Submitter: NOOR DINA HASHIM