title: Adaptation and Validation of the Kannada Version of the Singing Voice Handicap Index.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The present study aimed to adapt and validate the Singing Voice Handicap Index (SVHI) into Kannada language using standard procedures.
  
  
  METHODS
  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).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India. Electronic address: dhanshreeg@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: Dhanshree R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Gunjawate
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Venkataraja U
authors.initials: VU
authors.lastname: Aithal
authors.affiliation: Department of Statistics, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Vasudeva
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Guddattu
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech and Hearing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Rajashekhar
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bellur
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D057566:Self Report; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014832:Voice Disorders; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Indian classical singers; Kannada; Self-reported questionnaire; Singing Voice Handicap Index; Voice problems