The Effectiveness of Vocal Hygiene Education on Decreasing At Risk Vocal Behaviors in Vocal Performers

This study examined the improvement of overall knowledge of voice care and behavioral changes as a result of attending a vocal hygiene education (VHE) program. A quasi-experimental, single-group, pretest-posttest research design was utilized to examine the improvement of voice care knowledge and decrease of vocally abusive behaviors in vocal performers in the Fresno community at large. Pre-test and post-test scores from an online survey were compared in order to note improvement. Vocal self-perceptions were also incorporated into the survey. The findings from this study will contribute to evidence regarding the benefits of having vocal performers attend a VHE program in order to increase their knowledge about voice production and care, and to decrease behaviors that could be harmful to their voice.