Journal of Voice
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 225-228 , March 2009

Performer's Attitudes Toward Seeking Health Care for Voice Issues: Understanding the Barriers

  • Marina Gilman

      Affiliations

    • The Emory Voice Center, Emory University, Department of Otolaryngology, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Albert L. Merati

      Affiliations

    • Division of Laryngology and Professional Voice, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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  • Adam M. Klein

      Affiliations

    • The Emory Voice Center, Emory University, Department of Otolaryngology, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Edie R. Hapner

      Affiliations

    • The Emory Voice Center, Emory University, Department of Otolaryngology, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Michael M. Johns

      Affiliations

    • The Emory Voice Center, Emory University, Department of Otolaryngology, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Michael M. Johns, Emory Voice Center, Emory University, Department of Otolaryngology, 550 Peachtree Street NE, 9th Floor, Suite 4400, Atlanta, GA 30308.

,Accepted 14 August 2007.

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PII: S0892-1997(07)00110-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2007.08.003

Journal of Voice
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 225-228 , March 2009