AIM: To investigate any association between duration of teaching career and voice self-assessment in college teachers. METHODS: A questionnaire for sample characterization and identification of vocal sensations/symptoms and the Voice Activity and Participation Profile (VAPP) were provided to 42 college teachers. RESULTS: Short duration of teaching career and female gender predominated in the sample population. The most reported vocal symptoms were dry throat (66.6%) and hoarseness (40.4%). There was no significant correlation between duration of teaching career and the partial and total VAPP scores. Effects on daily communication, social communication, and participation restriction showed a negative (inverse) correlation. CONCLUSION: Although the studied population reported vocal symptoms, this was not reflected in limitations of their professional and daily activities. In addition, the time of professional use of the voice did not compromise the voice-related quality of life.
