Figures & data
Table 1. Descriptive characteristics of the participants and their association with KAP in the study among Tanzanian iron and steel workers (N = 253).
Table 2. Determinants for attitude and practice in a KAP study among 253 iron and steel factory workers in Tanzania.
Figure 1. Knowledge score (as a percentage) regarding noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) (causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention) for various items in 253 iron and steel workers in Tanzania. The correct answer for each item is indicated by Y = yes and N = no.
![Figure 1. Knowledge score (as a percentage) regarding noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) (causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention) for various items in 253 iron and steel workers in Tanzania. The correct answer for each item is indicated by Y = yes and N = no.](/cms/asset/aca96498-db10-4408-83a4-b02386931c18/vaeh_a_1607816_f0001_b.jpg)
Figure 2. Attitude score (as a percentage) for noise exposure and control, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), audiometry and wearing of hearing protection devices for various items in 253 iron and steel workers in Tanzania. The correct answer is indicated in a box following each statement, where SD = Strongly disagree and SA = Strongly agree.
![Figure 2. Attitude score (as a percentage) for noise exposure and control, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), audiometry and wearing of hearing protection devices for various items in 253 iron and steel workers in Tanzania. The correct answer is indicated in a box following each statement, where SD = Strongly disagree and SA = Strongly agree.](/cms/asset/f274d2ac-e377-4591-9e94-56420a9b1138/vaeh_a_1607816_f0002_b.jpg)