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Background: There is limited research on the role of dysfunctional/irrational thinking processes and immigration status on hearing protection device (HPD) usage.Purpose: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of low frustration tolerance (LFT) and immigration status on HPD usage among employees exposed to hazardous industrial noise.Methods: A total of 117 Israeli-borns and 80 new immigrants...