Vocal Parameters of Habitual Voice and Intoned Recitation among Egyptian Quran Reciters: Clinical Correlates

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Unit of Phoniatrics, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

10.21608/ejentas.2025.395827.1849

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Introduction: Voice is a vital, multidimensional aspect of human communication. Professional voice users are individuals whose voice is crucial to their job, requiring them to use it extensively or for specific purposes. They are at a higher risk of developing voice problems. Voice disorders exert negative impact on social well-being, quality of life, and work productivity.
Objective: The aim of this study is to detect voice problems among Quran reciters through documenting their habitual voice and intoned recitation for early diagnosis and proper treatment.
Methods: After verification of selection criteria, 30 male Quran reciters with age range between 20 and 60 years underwent Auditory Perceptual Assessment (APA), Voice Handicapped Index (VHI), Classical Singing Handicap Index (CSHI) and acoustic analysis of voice.
Results: Dysphonia was present in 40% (n= 12) and dysodia in 66.7% (n= 20) of Quran reciters with significant scores of VHI and CSHI. Most of Quran reciters had high values for jitter and Noise to Harmonic ratio. The majority of the Quran reciters were significant voice handicapped (33.3%) or mild voice handicapped (30%). The majority of the studied patients (73.3%) reported a severe degree of singing handicap as measured by the CSHI. 63.3% (n= 19) of participants There was elevated jitter and noise-to-harmonic ratio while the majority of participants had normal shimmer and fundamental frequency.
Conclusion: This study underlines the importance of considering voice complaints and professional voice therapy beyond occupational contexts and emphasizes the need for comprehensive vocal health education and accessible medical guidance.

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