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 |