Table 2

Prevalence of noise perception, reaction, symptoms and coping

CharacteristicBefore (%) (n=61)After (%) (n=59)
Perception noise source*
 Angry and yelling: Source 16758
 Loud and strong: Source 25751
 Scraping and Screeching: Source 33518
Location bodily reaction
 At least 1 location7080
 Source 15449
 Source 25456
 Source 35149
Angry reaction (score over 11)†135
Prevalence of symptoms (score over 11)†74
Coping (score over 15)†1316
  • *Percentage of children scoring in the highest two categories.

  • †Percentage of children scoring in the highest two categories per sum-score.