Table 2 Characterization of subjects according to the hours worked per day, length of time working and use of hearing protectors.
Distribution of participants of the sound professionals group | ||
|---|---|---|
Variables | Frequency | % |
Hours worked/day | ||
< 6 hours | 24 | 29.3 |
6 to 12 hours | 47 | 57.3 |
> 12 hours | 11 | 13.4 |
Length of time working as sound technicians | ||
5.0 to 14.9 | 39 | 47.6 |
15.0 to 24.9 | 30 | 36.6 |
25.0 to 34.9 | 11 | 13.4 |
35.0 to 45.0 | 2 | 2.4 |
Average ± SD | 15.9 ± 8.8 | |
Use of hearing protectors | ||
No | 70 | 85.4 |
Yes | 12 | 14.6 |