Table 13 Comparison of practice based on working experience
From: Knowledge of genetics of hearing and genetic counseling among practicing audiologists
Questions | 5 or more than 5Â years N (%) | Less than 5Â years N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
(1) In your practice, how often do you take a family history/ pedigree chart? | Â | Â | Â |
 Always | 21 (35.59%) | 30 (40.54%) |  |
 Frequently | 21 (35.59%) | 17 (22.97%) |  |
 Sometimes | 8 (13.56%) | 15 (20.27%) |  |
 Seldom | 5 (8.47%) | 4 (5.41%) | 0.128 |
 Never | 4 (6.78%) | 8 (10.81%) |  |
(2) How often do you refer a patient with concern for genetic evaluation? | Â | Â | Â |
 Always | 7 (11.86%) | 3 (4.05%) |  |
 Frequently | 5 (8.47%) | 6 (8.11%) |  |
 Sometimes | 26 (44.07%) | 29 (39.19%) |  |
 Seldom | 17 (28.81%) | 23 (31.08%) |  |
 Never | 4 (6.78%) | 13 (17.57%) | 0.097 |
(3) How often do you discuss the genetic basis of the disorder/condition with the client? | Â | Â | Â |
 Always | 8 (13.56%) | 8 (10.81%) |  |
 Frequently | 16 (27.12%) | 20 (27.02%) |  |
 Sometimes | 24 (40.68%) | 32 (43.24%) |  |
 Seldom | 9 (15.25%) | 12 (16.22%) | 0.218 |
 Never | 2 (3.39%) | 2 (2.7%) |  |
(4) How often do you provide counseling or guidance to the clients in deciding whether to have genetic testing or not? | Â | Â | Â |
 Always | 5 (8.47%) | 7 (9.46%) |  |
 Frequently | 11 (18.46%) | 9 (12.16%) |  |
 Sometimes | 27 (45.76%) | 30 (40.54%) |  |
 Seldom | 7 (11.86%) | 13 (17.57%) | 0.167 |
 Never | 9 (15.25%) | 15 (20.27%) |  |