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The Effects of Noise Pollution on Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Pulse Rate of Doctors in their Dental Offices in Jenin City - Palestine

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
International Journal of Medical Informatics 3(1) · February 2015
Year of Publication: 
2015
Authors: 
Majid. N. Sa'abnah
Zeid Qamhieh
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Issam Ashqer
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
This study reports the relationship between occupational noise levels with arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), and heart pulse rate for dentists in their offices chosen randomly in Jenin City. The noise levels measured during operational periods in the chosen dental offices were found to be between 90.5 and 91.7 dB. The arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and heart pulse rate of doctors were measured before and after exposure to noise for four hours. Positive correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) with noise pollution was found for all measured variables. The mean blood pressure, for examples, has Pearson's Coefficient R = 0.629 for systolic and R = 0.475 for diastolic. In addition, heart pulse rate has a Pearson's Coefficient R = 0.560. This study shows that after four hours of work, there is a significant increase in the mean measured values of blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and heart pulse rate. The mean of systolic blood pressure, for example, is increased by 4.4 mm-Hg, while the mean of diastolic blood pressure is increased by 3.8 mm-Hg. Finally, the heart pulse rate mean is increased by 3.6 beats/minute.

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The Effect of Light Intensity on Blood Pressure, Heart Pulse Rate, Blood Oxygen Saturation and Temperature of Children in Jenin-City Schools

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
An-Najah University Journal for Research - Natural Sciences - Volume 29, Issue 1, 2015
Year of Publication: 
2015
Authors: 
Hadeel Abo-Ras
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Issam Ashqer
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Musa El Hasan
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 
The study population consisted of 237 children aged 5-6 years in
Jenin city. The arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, oxygen saturation in blood and tympanic temperature were measured before and after exposure to light intensity levels for four hours continuously. The light intensity levels were (0 - 60), (400 - 600) and (1320 - 1500) lux. The background light was (400 - 600) lux for all selected schools, which is considered to be normal or accepted light intensity level. Strong positive correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) was found to be R > 0.659 between light intensity levels and all of the arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation and tympanic temperature in the selected school. In addition, P-value between the dependent and independent variables was found to be zero. Finally, the study concludes that there is an effect of the light intensity levels on arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, oxygen saturation in blood and tympanic temperature of schools’ children.

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The Effect of Light Intensity on Blood Pressure, Heart Pulse Rate, Blood Oxygen Saturation and Temperature of Children in Jenin-City Schools

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
An - Najah Univ. J. Res. (N. Sc.) Vol. 29
Year of Publication: 
2015
Authors: 
Musa El-Hasan
Physics Department, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Issam Abdelraziq
Physics Department, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Hadeel Abo-Ras
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

The study population consisted of 237 children aged 5-6 years in Jenin city. The arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, oxygen saturation in blood and tympanic temperature were measured before and after exposure to light intensity levels for four hours continuously. The light intensity levels were (0 - 60), (400 - 600) and (1320 - 1500) lux. The background light was (400 - 600) lux for all selected schools, which is considered to be normal or accepted light intensity level. Strong positive correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) was found to be R > 0.659 between light intensity levels and all of the arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, blood oxygen saturation and tympanic temperature in the selected school. In addition, P-value between the dependent and independent variables was found to be zero. Finally, the study concludes that there is an effect of the light intensity levels on arterial blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart pulse rate, oxygen saturation in blood and tympanic temperature of schools’ children.

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Effects of Noise Pollution on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Hearing Threshold in School Children

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Pakistan Journal of Applied Science 3 (10-12): 717-723, 2003
Year of Publication: 
2003
Authors: 
Issam R. Abdelraziq
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Mohammad S. Ali-Shtayeh
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Hassan R. Abdelraziq
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, An-Najah National University, Nablus. Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

This study reports the association of noise pollution level with blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart rate and hearing threshold in school children. The schools were selected randomly as to present quiet [Seida village, 68.2-71.1 dB(A)], noisy [Nablus city, 76.5-79.4 dB(A)] and very noisy, [Tulkarem refugees camp, 82.4-85.9 dB(A)] localities. Strong positive correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) were found between noise pollution level and systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and hearing threshold at different frequencies. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure for the two sexes are correlated positively with the noise pollution level (R = 0.521 and 0.440, respectively). The hearing threshold levels of different frequencies correlated positively with the noise pollution level (R = 0.114 to 0.267; where p < 0.05).

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Effect of Noise Pollution on Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Pulse Rate of Workers in the Hospitals of Nablus City-West Bank

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013, Volume:13, Issue:2, Page No. 136-140
Year of Publication: 
2013
Authors: 
R.M. Sadeq
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Z.N. Qamhieh
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
I.R. Ashqer
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

 This research is studying noise pollution effects on the healthcare professionals in Nablus city hospitals. The arterial systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and heart pulse rate were measured for 95 workers (55 males and 40 females) in the selected hospitals of Nablus city. The ages of the sample workers were ranging from 20 to 73 year. The Sound Pressure Level (SPL) values were first measured in all studied hospitals and were found to be high compared to the recommended value, 45.0 dB(A) in the daytime. The difference between means of SBP, DBP and HPR before and after work are 6.335 (mmHg) of SBP, 5.108 (mmHg) of DBP and 5.305 of HPR (beat\min), respectively. In this study SBP, DBP and HPR are correlated positively (p-value < 0.050) with the occupational noise levels in all studied hospitals. In addition, the Pearson coefficient correlation (R) value of SBP, DBP and HPR in all selected hospitals are correlated positively. Moreover, significant correlation was found between mean values of SBP, DBP and HPR with the duration of employment and age.

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Effect of Noise Pollution on Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Pulse Rate of Workers in the Hospitals of Nablus City- West Bank

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Journal of Medical Science, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pages: 136-140
Year of Publication: 
2013
Authors: 
Z.N. Qamhieh
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
I.R. Ashqer
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
R.M. Sadeq
Department of Physics, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

 This research is studying noise pollution effects on the healthcare professionals in Nablus city hospitals. The arterial systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) and heart pulse rate were measured for 95 workers (55 males and 40 females) in the selected hospitals of Nablus city. The ages of the sample workers were ranging from 20 to 73 year. The Sound Pressure Level (SPL) values were first measured in all studied hospitals and were found to be high compared to the recommended value, 45.0 dB(A) in the daytime. The difference between means of SBP, DBP and HPR before and after work are 6.335 (mmHg) of SBP, 5.108 (mmHg) of DBP and 5.305 of HPR (beat\min), respectively. In this study SBP, DBP and HPR are correlated positively (p-value < 0.050) with the occupational noise levels in all studied hospitals. In addition, the Pearson coefficient correlation (R) value of SBP, DBP and HPR in all selected hospitals are correlated positively. Moreover, significant correlation was found between mean values of SBP, DBP and HPR with the duration of employment and age.

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Effects of Noise Pollution on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Hearing Threshold in School Children

Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Pakistan Journal of Applied Science 3 (10-12): 717-723,2003
Year of Publication: 
2003
Authors: 
Issam R. Abdelraziq
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Current Affiliation: 
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Mohammad S. Ali-Shtayeh
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Hassan R. Abdelraziq
Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, An-Najah National University, Palestine
Preferred Abstract (Original): 

This study reports the association of noise pollution level with blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), heart rate and hearing threshold in schoolchildren. The schools were selected randomly as to present quiet [Seida village, 68.2-71.1dB(A)], noisy [Nablus city, 76.5-79.4dB(A)]and very noisy,[Tulkarem refugees camp, 82.4-85.9dB(A)]localities. Strong positive correlation (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) were found between noise Pollution level and systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate and hearing threshold at different frequencies. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure for the two sexes are correlated positively with the noise pollution level (R = 0.521 and 0.440, respectively). The hearing threshold levels of different frequencies correlated positively with the noise pollution level ( R= 0.114to 0.267; where p < 0.05).

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