This study was carried out in order to investigate the noise level at the Ondo State School of Health Technology, Akure.
Prospective study design was adopted for this study and noise level meter was used to collect data and simple random sampling technique was used. The school was divided into 4 sections which are Academic, commercial, administrative, and residential sections and a sample size of 100 was determined, the retrieved questionnaire were sorted and analyzed using tables and bar charts.
During the course of sampling with noise level meter, it was noted that noise coming from the commercial section was higher than any other section and ranged between 80dB and 89dB which is above the threshold limits man can be exposed to due to the operations carried out in the section. However, at night it was measured to be at lowest level of 49dB based on the close of commercial activities around 7pm daily. In the residential section it was noted that the level of noise produced between the hours of 10am and 1pm was the lowest but from the hour of 2pm upward the noise was at its peak based on the presence of the student in their various lodge ranging between 65dB to 79dB at the academic section the noise level range between 45dB to 60dB which means that the noise levels is low at the section. In the administrative section, the noise produced was between 45dB and 50dB which means that the noise level was at the lowest level for the entire school environment. In the questionnaire people′s knowledge and perception was measured, sorted and analyzed which shows that noise level is high at the ondo state school of Health Technology which should be minimized to enhance a good and conducive environment for learning/teaching.
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS
1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.6 DEFINITION OF TERMS
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 NOISE AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH
2.2 MAIN SOURCES OF NOISE
2.3 NOISE EFFECT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
2.4 PRINCIPLE OF NOISE POLLUTION
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA
3.2 STUDY DESIGN
3.3 SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLING PROCEDURE
3.4 INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION
3.5 TESTS FOR VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF DATA COLLECTION
3.6 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION
3.7 ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.0 RESULT AND DATA ANALYSIS
5.0 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS.
5.1 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
5.5 QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE LEVEL AND EFFECTS OF NOISE ON THE HEALTH OF THE MEMBERS OF ONDO STATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, AKURE COMMUNITY
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this study is to investigate noise levels within the Ondo State School of Health Technology, Akure, and to evaluate how noise pollution impacts the academic environment and the health of its inhabitants. The research addresses whether current noise levels exceed acceptable thresholds and explores effective mitigation strategies.
- Measurement and assessment of noise levels across different campus sections.
- Identification of primary noise sources within the educational environment.
- Analysis of the relationship between noise pollution and student academic performance.
- Evaluation of awareness and usage of personal protective equipment among students and staff.
Excerpt from the Book
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Noise is usually defined as unwanted or undesired sound. A school of thought described noise as sound without agreeable musical quality. More often than not, people use to say “one man’s meat is another man s poison. In the same vein, we can say one man s music is or can be another man′s noise”. The human environment can be defined as the general surrounding of man and it consist of the physical, biological and social environment (Wikipedia, 2016).
The physical environment comprises the non-living part of the environment e.g. radiation, noise and atmospheric variations (heat, cold, air pressure) other physical surroundings of man include the air, water, food, light etc. Some of these physical factor are very vital for life for instance there will be no life without air, water, food, heat and light (Wikipedia, 2016). The biological consist of plant, insect, micro-organism (virus, bacteria, fungi e.g. plant, and animal. The existence depends to a large extent on the physical environment. The social environment or socio-cultural environment is that part of the environment which plays a prominent role in determining the mental health of man and includes all the conditions affecting man as a member of the society (Bhargawa, 2010).
Summary of Chapters
1.0 INTRODUCTION: Provides a definition of noise, outlines the human environment, and establishes the research problem regarding noise pollution in the school.
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW: Examines existing research on the impact of noise on health and academic performance, and categorizes primary sources of noise.
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Describes the prospective study design, data collection methods using sound meters and questionnaires, and the demographic setting of the study area.
4.0 RESULT AND DATA ANALYSIS: Presents the collected noise measurements and questionnaire data through tables and bar charts for the different school sections.
5.0 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS.: Synthesizes the results, concludes on the impact of noise on the campus, and provides recommendations for environmental design and policy enforcement.
Keywords
Noise pollution, Sound level meter, Ondo State School of Health Technology, Decibels, Academic performance, Environmental health, Occupational safety, Hearing loss, Noise mapping, Campus environment, Public health, Questionnaire, Data analysis, Mitigation strategies, Noise sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
This research focuses on investigating and analyzing the noise levels at the Ondo State School of Health Technology, Akure, to understand their impact on students and the educational environment.
What are the central themes of the work?
The central themes include environmental noise assessment, the physiological and psychological effects of noise, academic disruption caused by sound, and potential mitigation and management strategies.
What is the primary objective of this study?
The primary goal is to determine actual noise levels in various campus sections, identify sources of this noise, and recommend ways to create a more conducive learning environment.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The study utilizes a prospective descriptive design, involving quantitative data collection via noise level meters in different campus sections and qualitative/quantitative insights from structured questionnaires distributed to 99 respondents.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body covers the theoretical background of noise, its impacts on health, the classification of noise sources, the research design, data presentation through statistical tables, and a concluding discussion on findings and recommendations.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include noise pollution, decibels, academic environment, public health, hearing loss, and occupational safety.
How is the school categorized for noise measurement?
The school is divided into four distinct sections: Academic, commercial, administrative, and residential, for the purpose of analyzing noise variances throughout the day.
What were the findings regarding the commercial section?
The findings indicate that the commercial section generates the highest noise levels, often exceeding safe thresholds, particularly during peak hours of activity.
Why are personal protective devices recommended?
Personal protective devices are recommended to protect the health of workers and students, particularly those exposed to noise sources like generators or grounds maintenance equipment.
What is the author's primary conclusion regarding the school's environment?
The author concludes that noise levels in several sections of the school are high and negatively impact the learning environment, necessitating proactive administrative and structural interventions.
- Quote paper
- Samuel Olufade (Author), 2016, Assessment of noise level at the Ondo State School of Health Technology, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/386150
