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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Assessment of noise and associated health impacts at selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria
Journal of Environmental and Public Health, Volume 2009, Article 739502, Year 2009
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Background. Most schools in Ibadan, Nigeria, are located near major roads (mobile line sources). We conducted an initial assessment of noise levels and adverse noise-related health and learning effects. Methods. For this descriptive, cross-sectional study, four schools were selected randomly from eight participating in overall project. We administered 200 questionnaires, 50 per school, assessing health and learning-related outcomes. Noise levels (A-weighted decibels, dBA) were measured with calibrated sound level meters. Traffic density was assessed for school with the highest measured dBA. Observational checklists assessed noise control parameters and building physical attributes. Results. Short-term, cross-sectional school-day noise levels ranged 68.3-84.7dBA. Over 60 of respondents reported that vehicular traffic was major source of noise, and over 70 complained being disturbed by noise. Three schools reported tiredness, and one school lack of concentration, as the most prevalent noise-related health problems. Conclusion. Secondary school occupants in Ibadan, Nigeria were potentially affected by exposure to noise from mobile line sources. Copyright © 2009 Godson R. E. E. Ana et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Shendell, Derek G.
United States, Atlanta
Georgia State University
United States, Newark
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
United States, Piscataway
Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute
Ana, Godson Rowland E.E.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Brown, G. E.
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Sridhar, Mynepalli Kameswara Chandra
Nigeria, Ibadan
University of Ibadan
Statistics
Citations: 62
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1155/2009/739502
ISSN:
16879805
e-ISSN:
16879813
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria