Vocal Hygiene Practices Among Primary School Teachers in Jeddah City

Ghadah G. Alharbi, Department of Special Education, College of Education, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

Background: Hygiene practices among primary school teachers in Jeddah City, focusing on their academic qualifications, teaching experience, and knowledge of vocal hygiene.

Methods: A digital questionnaire prepared using Google Forms was posted online with a description and distributed electronically to primary school teachers in Jeddah City. It consisted of 14 items, which were developed to achieve the study’s objectives.

Results: The results show high averages for "Reducing the noise in the classroom" (3.48), while "I use the microphone in large classes" is ranked last, with an average of 1.28. In addition, the results show that 38% know where to seek medical assistance when having voice problems, while 62% do not know. The results also indicate that academic qualifications and teaching experience make no statistically significant difference.

Conclusion: The study highlights that teachers actively recognize the need to manage noise levels for effective teaching, while noting that they do not have effective strategies for preserving vocal health, particularly in larger classrooms. Consequently, there is an urgent need to improve awareness and understanding of vocal hygiene by implementing targeted programs aimed at helping teachers maintain a healthy voice, regardless of their academic qualifications or teaching experience, as these factors do not significantly affect their vocal hygiene practice.

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Alharbi, Ghadah G. (2025) "Vocal Hygiene Practices Among Primary School Teachers in Jeddah City," Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences: Vol. 32: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64064/1658-4279.1005