Fatores associados a patologias de pregas vocais em professores

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:To analyze factors associated with the prevalence of the medical diagnosis of vocal fold pathologies in teachers. METHODS:A census-based epidemiological, cross-sectional study was conducted with 4,495 public primary and secondary school teachers in the city of Salvador, Northeastern Brazil, between March and April 2006. The dependent variable was the self-reported medical diagnosis of vocal fold pathologies and the independent variables were sociodemographic characteristics; professional activity; work organization/interpersonal relationships; physical work environment characteristics; frequency of common mental disorders, measured by the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20 ≥7); and general health conditions. Descriptive statistical, bivariate and multiple logistic regression analysis techniques were used. RESULTS:The prevalence of self-reported medical diagnosis of vocal fold pathologies was 18.9%. In the logistic regression analysis, the variables that remained associated with this medical diagnosis were as follows: being female, having worked as a teacher for more than seven years, excessive voice use, reporting more than fi ve unfavorable physical work environment characteristics and presence of common mental disorders. CONCLUSIONS:The presence of self-reported vocal fold pathologies was associated with factors that point out the need of actions that promote teachers' vocal health and changes in their work structure and organization.

Saúde vocal do professor: intervenção fonoaudiológica na atenção primária à saúde

“…Studies suggest that being involved for a longer time in teaching is linked to a greater frequency of voice impairments, whether they be acute or chronic. The negative symptoms and alterations to the voice increase when there is a greater workload 12,16,17 . From the accounts given by the teachers, it was evident that most of the participants suffered from vocal complaints although only a small proportion stated that they had undergone vocal therapy, which suggests that basic measures to address the problem and general health in schools, can lead to an improvement in the quality of life of these professionals.…”

Violência na escola e transtornos mentais comuns em professores

“…O estudo assinala a importância de se conhecer como as situações no âmbito das instituições de ensino influenciam na saúde física e mental dos docentes, comprometendo a qualidade de vida daqueles que se comprometeram com a sociedade a tornar o mundo melhor através da educação. As características gerais da população estudada como sexo, idade e escolaridade são semelhantes às encontradas em outros estudos realizados no país com professores (Souza et al, 2011;Ferreira et al, 2015). A prevalência de casos suspeitos de TMC neste estudo foi de 37,1%, valor intermediário entre os achados de Silva e Silva (2013) …”

Índice de capacidade para o trabalho e desequilíbrio esforço-recompensa relacionado ao distúrbio de voz em professoras da rede estadual de Alagoas

“…These conditions are directly related to risk factors for dysphonia, because they generate vocal abuse and can also contribute to the emergence of emotional and mental problems 5,6 . It is common to observe discipline in classrooms and a large number of students in this way, efficient communication between teachers and students are impaired, generating a greater physical and mental effort on the part of teachers.…”