Voice Disorders Among Teachers in Taif City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Autor:	Fageeh YA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alotaibi TA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Althobaiti NSA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alkhaldi AA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Althobaiti AA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Althobaiti HA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Abu Rukbah LK; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alharati SA; Otorhinolaryngology - Surgery, College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, SAU., Alnofaie MF; Otorhinolaryngology, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, SAU.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Feb 20; Vol. 16 (2), pp. e54561. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 20 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.54561
Abstrakt:	Background Voice disorders (VD) pose significant challenges for teachers as they impact their professional and personal lives. Teaching requires extensive use of the voice, making teachers particularly susceptible to vocal health issues. VD can hinder the quality of education. Objectives This study aimed to comprehensively explore the prevalence, associated factors, and impact of VD among teachers and their health-seeking behavior regarding VD. Methodology A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in Taif City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), between November and December 2023. The data were collected through a questionnaire covering demographic variables, occupational factors, voice-related symptoms, associated health conditions, and the impact of VD. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics version 26 (IBM Corp. Released 2019. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), and chi-squared tests were used to assess associations. Results The study involved 568 teachers, 61.8% of whom had VD. The study identified significant associations between VD and demographic characteristics, habits, and teaching-related variables. Age, gender, teaching subject, class size, and weekly teaching load were associated with the prevalence of VD. Hoarseness, throat pain, and throat dryness were prevalent symptoms among teachers with VD. The impact of VD on teachers was evident, with a considerable proportion reporting work absenteeism (28.7%) and even contemplating retirement due to voice problems (6.3%). Conclusion This study offers a nuanced understanding of VD among teachers in the Taif region, emphasizing the complex interplay of demographic, symptomatic, and behavioral factors. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, including awareness campaigns, preventive strategies, and streamlined healthcare access, to address the unique challenges that different subgroups of teachers face. Future research should further explore longitudinal trajectories and objective measures to enhance our understanding of VD in educational settings. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Fageeh et al.)
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