Summary
Objective
Data on the prevalence of voice disorders is vital in order to describe and understand
the phenomenon. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of voice disorders
in Israel, and perform a preliminary comparison between the two major societies in
the country.
Methods
A sample of 1146 people participated in a survey on voice disorders. This sample comprised
510 Israeli Jews and 627 Israeli Arabs. Each participant completed a questionnaire
concerned with voice and its disorders as well as the shortened Voice Handicap Index-10
(VHI-10).
Results
The overall prevalence of voice disorders within our sample was 13.90%. In addition,
30.26% of the participants reported experiencing a voice problem over the last year,
while 12.81% reported seeing a physician for that reason. No significant differences
were found in the prevalence of voice disorders between participants who identified
themselves as either Jews or Arabs. A higher prevalence of voice disorders was found
in the older age groups, and among people who reside in the southern region of the
country. In contrast, no significant differences in the prevalence of reported voice
disorders were found between men and women.
Conclusion
The prevalence of reported voice disorders in Israel is comparable with previous prevalence
reports from other regions and societies. Data show that despite cultural, religion,
language, and other factors, the prevalence of voice disorder among Israeli Jews and
Arabs is very similar.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 04, 2018
Accepted:
November 15,
2018
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