The Effect of Parental Smoking on Voice-Related Quality of Life in the Pediatric Population

Tahir E., Kavaz Uştu E., Yaşar Ö.

JOURNAL OF VOICE, vol.35, no.6, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.02.008
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VOICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, Communication & Mass Media Index, EMBASE, International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance (IBTD), Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts, MEDLINE, Music Index, Music Periodicals Database, RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
  • Keywords: Parental smoking, Children, Pediatric voice-related quality of life, Environmental tobacco smoke, Pediatric voice, CHILDREN, VALIDATION, AGE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives. Exposure to cigarette smoke has significant effects on the respiratory mucosa. However, little is known about the effects of household smoke exposure on children's voice-related quality of life. The aim of this study was to elucidate the effect of parental smoking (PS) on voice-related quality of life in the pediatric population.