Frequency of ear problems among Cherat coal miners

Material and methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted from october 2013 to march 2014 at cherat. a sample size of 400 was selected through non-probability cluster sampling technique,in which the study area was divided into four clusters and then 40% coal miners were selected randomly. coal miner’s having more than six months of coal mining job were included while those with less than six months were excluded. a structured pretested questionnaire was used to collect data after that data was analyzed and presented in forms of tables and graphs.results: results showed that approximately 29% of coal miners had history of ear problems. 62.93% were due to lack of training,32.76% to early 1-4 years of coal mining job,67.24% to less than 30 years of miner’s age,and 67.24% for not using personnel protective measures.conclusion: the frequency of occupational ear problems showed strong relationship with age,duration of coal mining job,job satisfaction,coal mining training,knowledge regarding occupational safety and health practices,and with compliance of personnel protective devices.objective: to find the frequency of ear problems among cherat coal miners. © 2014,khyber medical college. all rights reserved.