Assessment of Hyperacusis in Egyptian patients: Evaluation of the Arabic version of the Khalfa questionnaire

Shabana, Mohamed Ibrahim; Selim, Mona H.; Refaie, Amr El; Dessouky, Tarek Mohamed El; Soliman, Radwa

doi:10.3109/1651386x.2011.624684

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“…Our translated version of the Arabic HQ is consistent with the Arabic version of the Khalfa HQ translated by Shabana et al (2011) [16], except that we evaluated reliability and validity statistically and we translated the modified version of the Khalfa HQ. Shabana et al (2011) translated the Khalfa HQ into Arabic without evaluating its reliability and validity [16]. The Shabana study used the translated Arabic version of the HQ on a sample of Egyptians with normal hearing complaining of hyperacusis [15].…”

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“…Their aim was to compare the audiological criteria of a group having hyperacusis (with or without tinnitus) against a control group of similar age and gender. However, that Arabic version was never validated [16]. Developing a reliable and valid Arabic version of the modified HQ is important to the audiologist in clinical settings to: 1) evaluate patients showing symptoms of hyperacusis, even those unaware of it; 2) address the emotional, social, functional, and psychological effects of hyperacusis on the patient's quality of life; 3) help the clinician to raise people's awareness about hyperacusis; 4) provide proper counselling and management for patients; and 5) monitor patient progress and evaluate the efficacy of management throughout therapy sessions.…”

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“…To date, alternative versions of the HQ, such as in Dutch, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, and Arabic [12][13][14][15][16] have been derived from the English version. This Arabic version has been translated by Shabana et al, and was then used on a sample of Egyptians with normal hearing complaining of hyperacusis [16]. They compared a group with hyperacusis (with or without tinnitus) with a control group of similar age and gender.…”

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“…Their scores were higher on the HQ compared to the control group. However, the Arabic version of the HQ was not tested statistically [16].…”

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Establishing Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire

Alkharabsheh¹,

Alaqrabawi²

2021

J Hear Sci

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Background: To evaluate the extent of hyperacusis, different validated questionnaires have been published in English, such as the Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) developed by Khalfa. However, there is currently no reliable and validated Arabic version of the HQ for use in clinical settings. This study aimed to translate the Khalfa modified HQ into Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and to determine its validity and reliability in assessing the severity of hyperacusis in Arabic-speaking countries. Material and methods:The original English version of the Khalfa modified HQ was translated into MSA. The translated version was applied to 142 patients who were divided into two groups: subjects aware of their hyperacusis and subjects not aware of their hyperacusis condition. Internal consistency reliability and Pearson correlation coefficient were calculated. Pairwise comparison of the total score and the score for each dimension was performed using unpaired t-tests. Validity assessment, consisting of Construct and Content validity, were also assessed.Results: Results show high internal consistency and reliability coefficient. Results of correlation analysis suggest an overall strong and significant correlation between the average score of each item and the overall average score of all items in the questionnaire. The mean difference between the group reporting hyperacusis and the group reporting no hyperacusis was not statistically significant. Also, the gender effect was not statistically significant. Conclusions:The Arabic version of the modified HQ shows high reliability and validity, suggesting it is a useful tool for the assessment of the severity of hyperacusis of Arabic-speaking patients with hyperacusis.

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“…Their scores were higher on the HQ compared to the control group. However, the Arabic version of the HQ was not tested statistically [16].…”

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Establishing Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire

Alkharabsheh¹,

Alaqrabawi²

2021

J Hear Sci

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“…While the loudness discomfort level (LDL) is the most commonly used audiometric measure of hyperacusis, the Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) [7] is the most commonly used clinical questionnaire. HQ has been adapted to and validated in several languages [8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Studies generally report acceptable internal consistency (i.e.…”

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Validation of the Norwegian adaptation of Khalfa’s Hyperacusis Questionnaire and psychological distress in Norwegian hyperacusis patients

Larsen

Gjendem

Svevad

et al. 2021

Hearing Balance and Communication

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Objectives: There are currently no validated hyperacusis questionnaires available in Norway. This study evaluates a new (Norwegian) translation of Khalfa's Hyperacusis Questionnaire. Another aim was to examine levels of psychological distress in Norwegian hyperacusis patients. Materials and methods: Seventy-six hyperacusis patients between 21 and 68 years of age completed an online survey on two occasions comprising the Norwegian Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Results: The average scale score for HQ was 25.9 ± 9.0. The HQ scale and subscales had good to excellent internal consistency, except the emotional subscale, which had somewhat lower reliability. The test-retest reliability was moderate to good for the HQ scale and subscales. Fifty-five percent of patients had symptoms of anxiety, while 43% had symptoms of depression. Conclusion: This preliminary investigation found the Norwegian HQ to be a reliable and valid measure. Patients had more symptoms of anxiety than depression, which is in line with previous findings. Future studies may wish to evaluate the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Norwegian HQ.

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Noise Exposure in Palestinian Workers Without a Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment: Relations to Speech-Perception-in-Noise Difficulties, Tinnitus, and Hyperacusis

Shehabi

Prendergast

Guest

et al. 2023

J Speech Lang Hear Res

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Purpose: Many workers in developing countries are exposed to unsafe occupational noise due to inadequate health and safety practices. We tested the hypotheses that occupational noise exposure and aging affect speech-perception-in-noise (SPiN) thresholds, self-reported hearing ability, tinnitus presence, and hyperacusis severity among Palestinian workers. Method: Palestinian workers ( N = 251, aged 18–70 years) without diagnosed hearing or memory impairments completed online instruments including a noise exposure questionnaire; forward and backward digit span tests; hyperacusis questionnaire; the short-form Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ12); the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory; and a digits-in-noise (DIN) test. Hypotheses were tested via multiple linear and logistic regression models, including age and occupational noise exposure as predictors, and with sex, recreational noise exposure, cognitive ability, and academic attainment as covariates. Familywise error rate was controlled across all 16 comparisons using the Bonferroni–Holm method. Exploratory analyses evaluated effects on tinnitus handicap. A comprehensive study protocol was preregistered. Results: Nonsignificant trends of poorer SPiN performance, poorer self-reported hearing ability, greater prevalence of tinnitus, greater tinnitus handicap, and greater severity of hyperacusis as a function of higher occupational noise exposure were observed. Greater hyperacusis severity was significantly predicted by higher occupational noise exposure. Aging was significantly associated with higher DIN thresholds and lower SSQ12 scores, but not with tinnitus presence, tinnitus handicap, or hyperacusis severity. Conclusions: Workers in Palestine may suffer from auditory effects of occupational noise and aging despite no formal diagnosis. These findings highlight the importance of occupational noise monitoring and hearing-related health and safety practices in developing countries. Supplemental Material: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.22056701

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Assessment of Hyperacusis in Egyptian patients: Evaluation of the Arabic version of the Khalfa questionnaire

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Establishing Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire

Establishing Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the Hyperacusis Questionnaire

Validation of the Norwegian adaptation of Khalfa’s Hyperacusis Questionnaire and psychological distress in Norwegian hyperacusis patients

Noise Exposure in Palestinian Workers Without a Diagnosis of Hearing Impairment: Relations to Speech-Perception-in-Noise Difficulties, Tinnitus, and Hyperacusis

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