Noise Exposure and Hearing Capabilities of Quarry Workers in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study
Table 3
Logistic regression analysis of predictors of hearing loss (HTL > 25 dB) among quarry workers.
Univariable
Multivariable
Variables
Model 1
Model 2
OR [95% CI]
AIC
AOR 95% CI]
AOR 95% CI]
Gender (ref. = male)
0.79 [0.37, 1.68]
549.56
Age
1.08 [1.05, 1.11]
509.27
1.15 [1.08, 1.24]
1.15 [1.07, 1.24]
Duration of exposure
1.28 [1.19, 1.37]
489.37
1.96 [1.20, 3.23]
2.01 [1.19, 3.39]
Age duration of exposure
1.00 [1.00, 1.01]
475.38
0.99 [0.98, 0.99]
0.99 [0.98, 0.99]
Ear plug (ref. = number)
0.47 [0.28, 0.77]
420.49
0.46 [0.26, 0.80]
0.40 [0.22, 0.71]
AIC = 343.19
AIC = 328.56
; ; . Adjusted for type of quarry (place of work). Adjusted for type of quarry (place of work) and family history. VIF = age (1.244); duration of exposure (1.250); ear plugs (1.047).
