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DOI: https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2556
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Vol. 66 No. CĐ8-NCKH
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Vũ, A. Q., Yến, N. H., Vy, V. T., Sơn, N. T., Phương, T. T. H., Dung, P. T. K., Tuyết, N. T., Hiếu, V. V., Phú, N. T., Sang, N. Ảnh, & Doanh, T. Q. (2025). 12. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VOCAL HYGIENE HABITS AND VOICE SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS VISITING THE OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY AT MILITARY HOSPITAL 175. Vietnam Journal of Community Medicine, 66(CĐ8-NCKH). https://doi.org/10.52163/yhc.v66iCD8.2556

12. ASSOCIATION BETWEEN VOCAL HYGIENE HABITS AND VOICE SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS VISITING THE OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY AT MILITARY HOSPITAL 175

An Quang Vu1, Nguyen Hai Yen1, Vo Thuy Vy1, Nguyen Thai Son1, Tran Thi Ha Phuong1, Phan Thi Kim Dung1, Nghiem Thi Tuyet1, Vo Van Hieu1, Nghiem Tan Phu1, Nguyen Anh Sang1,2, Tran Quoc Doanh1
1 Military Hospital 175
2 Vietnam Military Medical University

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Abstract

Objective: To assess the association between vocal hygiene habits and voice symptoms in patients visiting the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Military Hospital 175.


Subject and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 113 visitors to the Otorhinolaryngology Department at Military Hospital 175. The survey questionnaire covered aspects related to knowledge and attitudes regarding voice hygiene.


Results: The surveyed participants had an average age of 33.75 ± 6.9 years, with a higher proportion of females (60.18%) than males (39.82%). The educational level was relatively high, with 56.64% holding a university degree and 17.7% having postgraduate education. A significant proportion of patients lacked sufficient awareness of harmful vocal habits, such as excessive voice use, alcohol consumption, and smoking.


Conclusion: Enhancing patient awareness of vocal hygiene and promoting lifestyle adjustments are essential to reducing the risk of voice-related issues in the community. Implementing health education programs and providing direct counseling at healthcare facilities is necessary to improve patient understanding and encourage behavioral changes.

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Voice hygiene, knowledge, attitude, otorhinolaryngology disorders.

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