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¹Department of ORL, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. P.Kooijman@kno.umcn.nl

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Summary

Physical and psycho-emotional factors are key risks for teacher voice problems, not just voice load. Early voice training is crucial for preventing career-long voice issues and absenteeism.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Speech and Voice Science
Educational Psychology

Background:

Teachers are susceptible to voice problems and voice-related absenteeism.
Understanding risk factors is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.
Previous research has highlighted various potential contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors associated with voice problems in teachers.
To determine factors linked to voice-related absenteeism among educators.
To explore the role of physical, psycho-emotional, voice load, and environmental factors.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 1,878 questionnaires completed by teachers.
Inquiry into personal data, voice complaints, and absenteeism.
Assessment of conditions potentially leading to voice complaints and absenteeism.

Main Results:

Physical and psycho-emotional factors emerged as the most significant risk factors for voice problems.
Voice load and environmental conditions appeared less critical in developing voice complaints.
Teachers reporting voice problems during training were more likely to experience them throughout their careers.

Conclusions:

A multifactorial approach is vital for diagnosing and treating teacher voice problems, emphasizing physical and psycho-emotional aspects.
Early identification and management of physical and psycho-emotional factors are crucial for risk reduction.
Adequate voice training during teacher preparation programs is essential for long-term vocal health.