Hadi Rahimzadeh, Abbas Yaqoubi Joibari , Navisa Sadat Seyed Ghasemi, Hoda Rahimifard, Zahra Qarahbash, Hamidreza Heidari,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (10-2024)
Abstract
Background: Sound and lighting have a major effect on residential, office, and welfare environments. Both the lack and excess of these parameters, in addition to causing physical and psychological negative effects, can also adversely impact productivity and efficiency. This research was conducted to determine the level of sound pressure and lighting in the dormitories of Golestan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: This descriptive and analytical study was conducted cross-sectionally in 2022 in four dormitories of Golestan University of Medical Sciences. At different time intervals, lighting and sound pressure levels were measured.
Results: The results showed that the highest average measured sound level was in the 5th Azar dormitory (59.73 ± 10.54 dB), while the lowest was in the Alamol Hoda dormitory (45.42 ± 7.32 dB). In addition, the lowest and highest sound levels were recorded at 8:00 a.m. (53.97 ± 7.86 dB) and 9:00 p.m. (61.49 ± 9.38 dB), respectively. At 8:00 a.m., no significant difference in lighting was observed between the four dormitories. However, at 4:00 p.m., a significant difference was found between the dormitories (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Since environmental factors such as sound and lighting can play a significant role in providing a peaceful environment for students, it is necessary to pay attention to the modification of these environments based on existing standards.
