Exploring the Relationship between Noise Sensitivity, Annoyance and Health-Related Quality of Life in a Sample of Adults Exposed to Environmental Noise

Daniel Shepherd, David Welch, Kim N. Dirks and Renata Mathews
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Daniel Shepherd: Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand
David Welch: University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Kim N. Dirks: University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Renata Mathews: Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand

IJERPH, 2010, vol. 7, issue 10, 1-16

Abstract: The relationship between environmental noise and health is poorly understood but of fundamental importance to public health. This study estimated the relationship between noise sensitivity, noise annoyance and health-related quality of life in a sample of adults residing close to the Auckland International Airport, New Zealand. A small sample ( n = 105) completed surveys measuring noise sensitivity, noise annoyance, and quality of life. Noise sensitivity was associated with health-related quality of life; annoyance and sleep disturbance mediated the effects of noise sensitivity on health.

Keywords: noise; annoyance; noise sensitivity; health-related quality of life (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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