Public Perception and Behavior Toward Personal Listening Device Usage: Outcome of World Hearing Day Screening in a Tertiary Centre.

Unsafe personal listening device (PLD) usage has recently been linked to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This study aims to investigate the public's behavior toward PLD usage and raise awareness about its adverse effects on users. A total of 100 participants were surveyed to obtain information about their PLD usage behavior and its effects on hearing levels using pure tone audiometry. In our study, out of 100 participants, 67 used PLD, and 47.7% of them were under 25 years old. Additionally, 4.28% of PLD users reported experiencing hearing loss, while 34.3% reported vestibular symptoms. The long-term effects of PLD usage, particularly among young people, require further investigation. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of promoting safe listening practices, particularly among younger generations.