Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica

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Normative Nasalance Data in Ugandan English-Speaking Children

Luyten A.a · D’haeseleer E.a · Hodges A.b · Galiwango G.b · Budolfsen T.c · Vermeersch H.a · Van Lierde K.a

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aDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Logopedic and Audiologic Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium; bComprehensive Rehabilitation Services, Kisubi, and cKids of Africa, Bwerenga, Entebbe, Uganda

Keywords: NormsUgandaResonanceNasalanceNasometry

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Folia Phoniatr Logop 2012;64:131–136
https://doi.org/10.1159/000338235

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Abstract of Original Paper

Published online: May 22, 2012
Issue release date: October 2012

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2

ISSN: 1021-7762 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9972 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FPL

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to obtain normative nasalance values for typically developing Ugandan English-speaking children as a reference point for clinical practice and further research. Methods: Sixty-nine typically developing Ugandan children (35 males and 34 females, 2.7–13.5 years of age) participated in the study. Nasalance scores were obtained with the Nasometer while children repeated 4 sustained sounds, 14 repeated syllables, 15 sentences (12 oral, 3 nasal) and 2 texts (‘Rainbow Passage’ and ‘Zoo Passage’). Data were analyzed for gender and age dependence. Results: No significant effects of age or gender on nasalance values were obtained; hence, normative values for the overall group were reported. The average nasalance scores for Ugandan English-speaking children were 17 and 64% for the oral and nasal sentences and 33 and 14% for the oronasal and oral text, respectively. Conclusion: The normative values are important as a reference point to assess the impact of several surgical procedures and several surgical timing strategies on speech in Uganda.

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First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Published online: May 22, 2012
Issue release date: October 2012

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2

ISSN: 1021-7762 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9972 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FPL

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