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The Association Between Work-related Stress, Indoor Air Quality and Voice Problems Among Teachers - Is There a Trend?

Tuula Putus, Liisa Vilén, Janne Atosuo2021Journal of VoiceJournal Article
Respiratory/Sinus

Abstract

Hoarseness and work-related stress have, to a large extent, different risk factors. Over time, the proportion of individuals with stress has been at a lower level than the proportion of respondents with voice problems; hence, we conclude that it is quite unlikely that stress would be a causative risk factor for hoarseness. We recommend that irritant dust and gases should be reduced from the work environment of teachers to enable recovery from hoarseness and other voice problems. Coping with work-related stress should be alleviated with other measures.

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