Noise-induced hearing loss in farmworkers: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Farmworkers who have prolonged exposure to loud noise are at risk for disabling hearing loss. The objectives of this scoping review are to (1) identify and summarize the evidence on noise-induced hearing loss in farmworkers, (2) describe instruments used to evaluate hearing loss outcomes, (3) describe testing approaches and limitations, and (4) provide recommendations for future studies that seek to quantify hearing loss in this population.

Methods

We performed a systematic search of three electronic databases, PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus, to identify articles related to noise-related hearing loss in farmworkers. Our search was guided by Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.

Results

A total of 57 articles met inclusion crit

SUBMITTER: Coco L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11913118 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature