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Table 2 The original version of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory

From: Factor analysis and evaluation of each item of the tinnitus handicap inventory

 

Subscalea

 

Yes

Sometimes

No

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

  1. aF represents an item contained on the functional subscale; E, an item contained on the emotional subscale; and C, an item contained on the catastrophic subscale