Vocal handicap and associated factors in teachers
evidence from a cross-sectional study
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https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-2724.2025v37i2e70370Keywords:
Working Conditions, Voice, Faculty, Voice DisordersAbstract
Introduction: The teaching profession is considered by the International Labour Organization as the profession with the highest risk of occupational voice disorders. Objective: To investigate the level of vocal handicap and associated factors among teachers at a public school in the city of Florianópolis. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The CPV-P and IDV-10 questionnaires were administered to 82 of the 121 invited teachers. The dependent variable was the self-perception of vocal handicap, while independent variables included sociodemographic characteristics, functional status, work environment and organization, vocal aspects, habits, and lifestyle. Data were analyzed descriptively and through Pearson’s Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact tests. Results: Among the 82 teachers, there was a higher frequency of females (63.41%), aged 40 to 59 years (48.78%), and teachers who were married or in a stable union (47.56%). The prevalence of vocal handicap was 34.62%. An association was observed between vocal handicap and shorter professional experience (p=0.020), sometimes having a good relationship with students (p=0.012), dissatisfaction with one’s voice (p=0.025), increased absenteeism due to vocal issues (p=0.001), lack of leisure activities (p=0.013), and not feeling rested after waking up (p=0.033). Conclusion: The prevalence of vocal handicap among the teachers was 34.62%. The associated factors highlighted were work-related (length of professional experience, relationship with students, and absenteeism due to vocal issues), as well as factors related to the lack of leisure activities, dissatisfaction with one’s voice, and inadequate sleep.
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