Title of article :
Investigation of Voice Disorder Symptoms and their Effects on the Job Performance of Elementary School Teachers
Author/Authors :
Gharibi, Vahid Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - School of Health - Department of Occupational Health , Nasouhi, Nafiseh Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - School of Health - Department of Occupational Health , Badrian, Mahshid Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - School of Health - Department of Occupational Health , Nikoo, Mahdieh Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - School of Health - Department of Occupational Health , Jahangiri, Mehdi Shiraz University of Medical Sciences - School of Health - Department of Occupational Health
Abstract :
Background: Teachers are prone to Voice Disorder (VD). The
present study aims to investigate the onset of VD symptoms and
their effects on the job performance of the elementary school
teachers.
Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study was
conducted on 121 male and female elementary school teachers
in Mobarakeh County during the academic year 2018-2019. Data
were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. In doing
so, the researchers talked to 10 people composed of qualified
experts in occupational health, ergonomics, and health education
and a number of teachers about how to design the questions as
well as the answer scale for each section.
Results: In the present study, the prevalence of VD was higher
among female teachers (41%) compared to male ones (20%).
That is to say, the prevalence of the VD symptoms in female
teachers was more than twice that of the male teachers. The study
results demonstrated a significant relationship between having
a silent resting place and coughing (P=0.028). Accordingly, the
prevalence of the symptoms of cough was significantly higher in
the teachers who did not have a silent resting place in comparison
to those who benefitted from a quiet resting place.
Conclusion: Thus, it is recommended that safety, occupational
health, and ergonomic programs should be designed for teachers
at the Ministry of Education in collaboration with concerned
specialists. Periodic examinations, identification of teachers with
disorders, culturalization, and education are among the themes
of these programs.
Keywords :
Voice disorder , School teachers , Occupational health
Journal title :
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System