Auditory and vocal symptoms: an analysis of the self-perception of digital game players

Author:

Reis Ana Flávia Oliveira1ORCID,Hillesheim Danúbia1ORCID,Ghirardi Ana Carolina de Assis Moura1ORCID,Zucki Fernanda1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose to identify factors associated with tinnitus, auditory perception and risk of voice disorders among digital game players. Methods cross-sectional study carried out with digital game players through electronic procedures to collect data related to hearing and vocal health. Three main outcomes were analyzed: tinnitus; auditory perception (sensation of diminished hearing) and risk of voice disorders, measured by the Vocal Symptoms Scale (VSS). The independent variables were related to sociodemographic characteristics, player profile and signs and symptoms. Pearson’s chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were applied. Results the sample consisted of 59 players. Most were male (79.7%) and ages between 18 and 24 years (69.5%). Regarding the terms, 27.6% had tinnitus, 57.6% were at risk of vocal disorder and 13.6% reported hearing loss. There was an association between tinnitus and headache (p=0.024), tinnitus and smartphone use (0.012), hearing loss and anxiety (p= 0.049). A risk of voice disorder(s ) was associated with more hours played per week (p=0.020). Conclusion self-perceived tinnitus was associated with headache and smartphone use; there was also an association between anxiety and the feeling of hearing impairment, in addition to the risk of voice disorders and more hours played per week.

Publisher

FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

Subject

General Medicine

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