Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Self-reported Voice Problems Among Hindu Temple Priests

摘要

Background. Hindu priests (purohits/purohits/) perform religious services, rites, and prayers primarily at the temples, during which there is a continuous recitation of shlokas,.lokas, and mantras/maentr.s/in a loud voice. Hence, the voice is the primary component of priests' profession and earning for livelihood. The present study was conducted to explore the prevalence and possible risk factors, and the impact of voice problems (VPs) in Hindu temple priests.