International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2010 · 174 citations · 37 references
Public HealthAudiologyHealth SciencesAir PollutionEnvironmental HealthOccupational HealthEnvironmental Noise AssessmentNoiseNoise ExposureNoise PerceptionNoise PollutionNoise-induced Hearing DamageEnvironmental Noise AnnoyanceNoise AnnoyanceNoise Annoyance AssessmentNoise AssessmentNoise Health EffectsNoise SensitivityPerceived Noise AnnoyanceSensitivity To Noise
The relationship between environmental noise and health is poorly understood but of fundamental importance to public health. This study estimated the relationship between noise sensitivity, noise annoyance and health-related quality of life in a sample of adults residing close to the Auckland International Airport, New Zealand. A small sample (n = 105) completed surveys measuring noise sensitivity, noise annoyance, and quality of life. Noise sensitivity was associated with health-related quality of life; annoyance and sleep disturbance mediated the effects of noise sensitivity on health.
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Suzanne M. Skevington, Mohamed Lotfy, Kathryn A. O’Connell · Quality of Life Research · 2004 · 4.6K citations