Adaptation and Validation of the Kannada Version of the Singing Voice Handicap Index

Summary Objective The present study aimed to adapt and validate the Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) into Kannada language using standard procedures. Study Design This is a cross-sectional study. Methods The original English version of SVHI was translated into Kannada. It was administered on 106...

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Published in:Journal of voice 2017-07, Vol.31 (4), p.507.e7-507.e11
Main Authors: Gunjawate, Dhanshree R, Aithal, Venkataraja U, Guddattu, Vasudeva, Bellur, Rajashekhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Disability Evaluation
Female
Humans
Indian classical singers
Kannada
Male
Middle Aged
Otolaryngology
Reproducibility of Results
Self Report
Self-reported questionnaire
Severity of Illness Index
Singing Voice Handicap Index
Voice Disorders
Voice problems
Young Adult
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Summary:Summary Objective The present study aimed to adapt and validate the Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) into Kannada language using standard procedures. Study Design This is a cross-sectional study. Methods The original English version of SVHI was translated into Kannada. It was administered on 106 Indian classical singers, of whom 22 complained of voice problems. Its internal consistency was determined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient (α), test-retest reliability using Pearson's product moment correlation and paired t test, and the difference in mean scores by independent sample t test. Results The results revealed that the Kannada SVHI exhibited an excellent internal consistency (α = 0.96) with a high item-to-total correlation. Further, excellent test-retest reliability (r = 0.99) and significant differences in SVHI scores were also obtained by singers with and without a voice problem ( t  = 12.93, df = 104, P  = 0.005). Conclusion The Kannada SVHI is a valid and reliable tool for self-reported assessment of singers with voice problems. It will provide a valuable insight into the singing-related voice problems as perceived by the singers themselves.
ISSN:0892-1997
1873-4588
DOI:10.1016/j.jvoice.2016.10.012