Vocal signs and symptoms in university professors during the COVID-19 pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-2724.2022v34i3e56564Keywords:
Faculty, Voice Disorders, Voice, Self-evaluation, COVID-19Abstract
Introduction: Teachers use their voice as a work tool. At this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of vocal demands have increased. Objective: To analyze the vocal signs and symptoms present in university professors during the COVID-19 pandemic period, which required online classes and meetings. Method: The sample consisted of 664 university professors, from all areas of knowledge, 366 of whom were female and 298 of whom were male. An online form was applied that included the Questionnaire of Vocal Signs and Symptoms and the filling in of data related to biological sex, university, and department to which each subject is linked. The association of signs and symptoms was carried out through factor analysis and the vocal symptoms were compared to the variables gender and area of knowledge using the chi-square test. Results: The most frequent signs and symptoms were dry throat, difficulty in high-pitched singing, and vocal tiredness. 29.1% of the teachers had at least 5 vocal symptoms. There was statistical significance with sex in relation to the symptoms of difficulty in high-pitched singing, dry throat, and sore throat. The symptom of vocal tiredness was significantly correlated with the areas of knowledge Health Sciences and Biological Sciences. Conclusion: University professors self-reported physical and functional vocal symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic period, with a prevalence of dry throat sensation and difficulty in high-pitched singing.
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