title: Exploring the relationship between noise sensitivity, annoyance and health-related quality of life in a sample of adults exposed to environmental noise.
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.
authors.affiliation: Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shepherd
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: Kim N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Dirks
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mathews
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009520:New Zealand; D009622:Noise; D011788:Quality of Life