Evaluating the HoorToren Program to Promote Safe Listening and Prevent Hearing Loss in Dutch Primary School Children

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of the HoorToren educational program in promoting safe listening habits to prevent noise-induced hearing loss among Dutch primary school children aged 10-11 years in group 7. This randomized controlled trial compares children and their parents who receive the HoorToren lessons with those who do not, aiming to influence both childrens behavior and parents perceptions and actions related to safe listening. The intervention group receives seven classroom lessons of about 30-45 minutes each, along with four home assignments aimed at engaging parents. The control group does not receive these lessons. The study measures outcomes through self-report questionnaires for children and parents, as well as a smartphone app tracking the childs listening behavior. Measurements occur at four time points during the school year before the intervention, immediately after 2 months post-baseline, 3 months post-intervention, and 7 months post-intervention. Participants will be involved in completing questionnaires about safe listening behaviors and psychological factors influencing these behaviors. The childs listening habits are monitored using a smartphone app. Researchers will assess changes in listening behavior and parental influence over time. The study will last through the school year with repeated assessments to track progress and outcomes related to preventing noise-induced hearing loss.

Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Primary Education