Table I.
Teacher F=Female M=Male |
Percent Phonation Time |
Age | VHI Total Score |
VHI Self Rating |
Self- reported Vocal Fatigue |
Self-reported Voice Problems |
Grade Taught |
Subject Taught |
Amplifier Worn |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F064 | 15.8% | 45 | N/A | Normal | Yes | Hoarseness, sudden voice change, tightness | K-5 | Phys. Ed. | No |
F072 | 27.1% | 48 | 58 | Moderate | Yes | Hoarseness, sudden voice change, reduced pitch, discomfort, pain, tightness | 4 | General | Occasional |
F079 | 9.7% | 56 | 14 | Mild | Yes | Reduced pitch | 1–7 | Phys. Ed. | No |
F080 | 12.6% | 29 | 18 | Normal | Yes | Tightness | K-5 | Music | No |
F089 | 18.7% | 31 | 22 | Mild | Yes | Hoarseness, sudden voice change, discomfort | 1–8 | Music, Choir | Occasional |
F104 | 19.2% | 50 | 4 | Normal | No | None | 3–4 | General | No |
M045 | 18.7% | 29 | 20 | Normal | Yes | Hoarseness, sudden voice change, pain, discomfort | 9–12 | Theatre | No |
M056 | 7.6% | 53 | 33 | Normal | No | Tightness, sudden voice change | High School | Physical Education | No |
M057 | 19.2% | 45 | N/A | Normal | Yes | Hoarseness, discomfort, tightness, reduced pitch | 9–12 | Biology, Drama, Govt., Health | Yes |
M059 | 15.1% | 59 | 12 | Normal | No | N/A | Elem., Middle School | English, Math, Principal | No |
Note: Vocal Fatigue and “self-reported voice problems” were obtained from the baseline Vocal Health Questionnaire. VHI total score and self-rating were obtained from the baseline VHI. “Percent Phonation Time” is based on the percent of time phonation occurred while the dosimeter was attached and turned on.