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<p>This study was done to understand the usage pattern of PLD and perceptions and knowledge among the urban Indian population about the hazards of using these devices and explore various strategies to prevent hearing loss. This population based survey was carried out using self-administered electronic questionnaires distributed via social media platforms such as WhatsApp across urban Indian cities. PLD use &#xa0;is&#xa0; common in all age groups, but most common among 15–25&#xa0;years. 40.3% used PLDs at more than 50% of the maximum volume. Daily usage &#xa0;is&#xa0; mostly between 30&#xa0;min-2&#xa0;h. Greater than 2&#xa0;h usage was common in 15–25&#xa0;years. Earbuds are the most popular PLDs (67%). Only 30% were aware of volume limits features on PLD or smartphones. Awareness about 60/60 rule and the HearWHO app for self screening was very low. Only 36% thought that children are more vulnerable than adults and awareness about safety features such as noise cancellation and open ear technology as well as warning symptoms of impending hearing loss was low among responders. This study finds a worrying lack of awareness regarding hazards and consequences of irresponsible PLD use among the urban Indian population which is experiencing a significant surge in use of these devices among all age groups and professions. Widespread social awareness and strategies to prevent hearing loss due to their excessive and improper use is needed.</p>

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Personal Listening Devices (PLD): A Boon or Bane? Perceptions among the Urban Indian Population

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    2025年6月16日

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  • Suktara Sharma,
  • Priyanshi Shah,
  • Drashti Patel,
  • Payal Tadvi,
  • Praveg Sharma

摘要

This study was done to understand the usage pattern of PLD and perceptions and knowledge among the urban Indian population about the hazards of using these devices and explore various strategies to prevent hearing loss. This population based survey was carried out using self-administered electronic questionnaires distributed via social media platforms such as WhatsApp across urban Indian cities. PLD use  is  common in all age groups, but most common among 15–25 years. 40.3% used PLDs at more than 50% of the maximum volume. Daily usage  is  mostly between 30 min-2 h. Greater than 2 h usage was common in 15–25 years. Earbuds are the most popular PLDs (67%). Only 30% were aware of volume limits features on PLD or smartphones. Awareness about 60/60 rule and the HearWHO app for self screening was very low. Only 36% thought that children are more vulnerable than adults and awareness about safety features such as noise cancellation and open ear technology as well as warning symptoms of impending hearing loss was low among responders. This study finds a worrying lack of awareness regarding hazards and consequences of irresponsible PLD use among the urban Indian population which is experiencing a significant surge in use of these devices among all age groups and professions. Widespread social awareness and strategies to prevent hearing loss due to their excessive and improper use is needed.