Mohd Abdul Razaaq*, Alekya N, Bandla Lenin Babu and Sreevidya Sherla

Department of ASLP, Helen Keller’s Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the disabled Children, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

*Corresponding Author: Mohd Abdul Razaaq, Associate Professor, Department of ASLP, Helen Keller’s Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for the disabled Children, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.

Received: May 02, 2025; Published: June 03, 2025

Abstract

Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus, is commonly assessed using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). In Manipuri-speaking regions, reliance on the English version of the THI poses challenges for individuals with limited English proficiency. This study aimed to culturally and linguistically adapt the THI into Manipuri (THI-M) and evaluate its reliability for measuring tinnitus-related handicap.

Sixty participants aged 25 to 60 years with varying tinnitus severity were included. The adaptation followed a five-step cross-cultural translation protocol. THI-M was administered, and data were analyzed using SPSS for item analysis and reliability testing. Ten items were removed based on statistical criteria. Among the remaining items, the functional domain had the highest mean score (M = 20.67, SD = 7.284), followed by emotional (M = 11.33, SD = 4.373) and catastrophic (M = 5.93, SD = 3.769) domains. The total scale showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.808), with domain-specific alpha values ranging from 0.370 to 0.663.

The results indicate that THI-M is a reliable and culturally appropriate tool for evaluating the impact of tinnitus in Manipuri-speaking individuals. Functional difficulties were most pronounced, emphasizing the importance of linguistically adapted assessment tools in clinical practice. THI-M supports more accurate screening, diagnosis, and management of tinnitus in this population.

Keywords: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory; Reliability; Cultural Translation

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Citation

Citation: Mohd Abdul Razaaq., et al. “Patient-Oriented Measurement of Tinnitus in the Manipuri Language".Acta Scientific Otolaryngology 7.7 (2025): 03-07.

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