Awareness Of Vocal Hygiene In University-Level Teachers In Delhi-NCR

Abstract

A professional voice user is someone "whose ability to earn a living is impacted negatively by the loss of vocal quality or endurance” ^[1] like teachers, singers, hawkers, bankers, actors, etc. Continued usage of voice for professional needs makes them susceptible to voice-related disorders. Vocal abuse and misuse by professional voice users lead to voice problems ^[2]. Among mentioned professionals, voice-related disorders are found more among professional voice users like teachers ^[3]. Teachers are susceptible to voice problems at a rate of nearly three times that of other vocal professionals ^[4]. Teachers’ job demand of speaking loudly for long periods at the university enhances the incidence of voice-related disorders.