VHI-10 (Voice Handicap)

1. My voice makes it difficult for people to hear me.

2. People have difficulty understanding me in a noisy room.

3. My family has difficulty hearing me when I call them.

4. I use the phone less often because of my voice.

5. I tend to avoid groups of people because of my voice.

6. I speak with friends and neighbors less often because of my voice.

7. People ask me to repeat what I say when speaking face-to-face.

8. My voice problem causes me to lose income.

9. I feel as though I have to strain to produce my voice.

10. My voice problem upsets me.