Análisis de la Sintomatología Vocal en Docentes de Educación Básica y Media, en dos municipios de Colombia. Un Estudio de Prevalencia y Factores Asociados

Adriana María Castellanos-Muñoz; Paula Andrea Quintana; Gilma Rocío Peña Meneses

doi:10.31637/epsir-2024-1325

Authors

Adriana María Castellanos-Muñoz Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1755-0119
Paula Andrea Quintana Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6122-7538
Gilma Rocío Peña Meneses Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0179-3319

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2024-1325

Keywords:

Voice, voice symptoms, voice perception, occupational risks, voice disorders, teachers, basic education and secondary education

Abstract

Introduction: Teachers' job security is crucial, as their voice is a fundamental tool. Absenteeism in teachers is related to vocal pathologies caused by vocal overload, stress and acoustic environments. This study sought to determine the vocal symptomatology of primary and secondary school teachers and its relationship with quality of life in order to propose promotion and prevention measures. Methodology: The Voice Handicap Index (VHI-30) and the Quality of Life Index (QLI) were applied to a sample of 103 teachers in Soacha and Madrid, Colombia. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 29. Results: The findings reveal that most of the teachers present mild vocal symptomatology that does not significantly affect their performance. There is a significant correlation between VHI and QLI, showing a close interaction between vocal health and general well-being of teachers. Conclusions: It is necessary for institutions to implement strategies for the promotion and prevention of vocal symptomatology to improve the health and well-being of teachers.

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Author Biographies

Adriana María Castellanos-Muñoz, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, with a Specialization in Occupational Health and Safety Management and a Master's Degree in Natural Sciences Teaching. Currently, I am advancing in my PhD in Education. Teacher-researcher and member of the multiverse group at Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. With experience in the management of educational processes in the university environment, with the role of leadership of research groups for the formulation and direction of research projects that seek to address existing gaps in job security and pedagogy, with the aim of adapting the educational curriculum to the demands of today's world of work. Specialist in implementing teaching methods adapted to virtual and distance education, based on online technologies and educational platforms.

Paula Andrea Quintana, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Professional in Physiotherapy, Specialist in Occupational Safety and Health, Specialist in Ergonomics and Master in Strategic Management, Specialist in Integrated Management of the environment, quality and prevention of occupational hazards, Doctor of Education, with experience in the development of epidemiological surveillance programs, musculoskeletal assessments, Ergonomics for the prevention and control of occupational accidents, standards of safe motor behaviors, analysis of jobs to define origin, descriptive job analysis, evaluation and intervention guidance of critical conditions in jobs. With experience in educational environments of higher education leading research groups oriented to the analysis of work environments that strengthen the research skills of students. Professional in continuous growth and committed to the development of new research and innovation projects associated with safety and health at work.

Gilma Rocío Peña Meneses , Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios

Master in Education, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Specialist in Risk Management, Safety and Health at Work, Uniminuto, Specialist in Educational Psychology and Psychologist, Universidad Católica de Colombia. Teacher-researcher, member of the multiverse group at the Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios. Professional with a researcher-teacher profile, with several Scopus-type publications, with competencies in organizational training processes in marketing, administration, market research, consumer behavior, human resources, emotional intelligence, organizational climate and behavior, application and interpretation of psycho-technical tests, psychology and neurolinguistic programming. 17 years of experience in classroom and virtual university teaching, Psychosocial Risk batteries for different companies contributing to the intervention processes and epidemiological surveillance systems in psychosocial risk factors.

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