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Voice Problems in School Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
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backgroundNo data on voice problems in school teachers in Madinah, which is a key academic hub of Saudi Arabia, is currently available. To the best of our knowledge, no prior cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence, severity and risk factors of voice problems in this population.
methodsThe Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) was employed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of voice disorders in teachers from various schools in Madinah. A demographic questionnaire was employed to collect data on established risk factors.
resultsThis study of 217 school teachers in Madinah, 19.4% reported experiencing current voice issues. The median score on the VHI-10 was 3 (with an interquartile range of 9), demonstrating significantly higher scores in teachers who were exposed to classroom noise (P = 0.008), who spoke in environments with background noise (P = 0.001) and who reported daily work-related stress (P = 0.021). Clinical factors, including vocal cord paresis (P < 0.001) and corticosteroid use (P = 0.008), were associated with elevated voice handicap scores. Although these symptoms were prevalent, the tendency to seek assistance was minimal. Only 24.0% consulted a specialist, and only 4.8% received therapy.
conclusionVoice issues were prevalent in school teachers and were closely associated with classroom noise, vocal strain and a range of clinical complications. Despite the high incidence of these symptoms, the rates of seeking help and participating in therapy were notably low.
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