Measurement noise in a college library

Background and Objectives: The stress driving from noise is one of the important reasons that endanger healthiness. The extra noise causes hearing damage, sleep disorders, and release of the stress hormone (Cortisol) that can influence the immune system and body metabolism. This study aimed to assess the noise level in libraries and dormitories of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) in Iran, 2016. Martials and Methods: This study is a descriptive-analytic, cross sectional study that assessed the noise level in different part of libraries of five faculties including: pharmacy, dentistry, medical, paramedical, and Health schools in KUMS and two subset dormitories of this university. For this aim we used 5969 Casella phonometer and finally the obtained data were compared with the standards of Iran and USA federal standards. Results: According to the results, all of the assessed dormitories and libraries had a noise level higher than the national residential standards of Iran and 46% of dormitories and 41% of libraries had a noise level higher than the standard level of USA. Conclusion: This condition causes physical and psychological harms to students and it reduces the students attention and efficiency; so deduction of these distractive noises is essential for raising the libraries and dormitories qualification.

کلیدواژه ها:

noise ، library ، dormitory ، student