From: Factor analysis and evaluation of each item of the tinnitus handicap inventory
Subscalea | Yes | Sometimes | No | ||
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1 | F | Because of your tinnitus, is it difficult for you to concentrate? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
2 | F | Does the loudness of your tinnitus make it difficult for you to hear people? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
3 | E | Does your tinnitus make you angry? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
4 | F | Does your tinnitus make you feel confused? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
5 | C | Because of your tinnitus, do you feel desperate? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
6 | E | Do you complain a great deal about your tinnitus? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
7 | F | Because of your tinnitus, do you have trouble falling to sleep at night? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
8 | C | Do you feel as though you cannot escape your tinnitus? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
9 | F | Does your tinnitus interfere with your ability to enjoy your social activities (such as going out to dinner, to the movies)? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
10 | E | Because of your tinnitus, do you feel frustrated? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
11 | C | Because of your tinnitus, do you feel that you have a terrible disease? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
12 | F | Does your tinnitus make it difficult for you to enjoy life? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
13 | F | Does your tinnitus interfere with your job or household responsibilities? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
14 | E | Because of your tinnitus, do you find that you are often irritable? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
15 | F | Because of your tinnitus, is it difficult for you to read? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
16 | E | Does your tinnitus make you upset? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
17 | E | Do you feel that your tinnitus problem has placed stress on your relationships with members of your family and friends? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
18 | F | Do you find it difficult to focus your attention away from your tinnitus and on other things? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
19 | C | Do you feel that you have no control over your tinnitus? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
20 | F | Because of your tinnitus, do you often feel tired? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
21 | E | Because of your tinnitus, do you feel depressed? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
22 | E | Does your tinnitus make you feel anxious? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
23 | C | Do you feel that you can no longer cope with your tinnitus? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
24 | F | Does your tinnitus get worse when you are under stress? | 4 | 2 | 0 |
25 | E | Does your tinnitus make you feel insecure? | 4 | 2 | 0 |