Table 7 Comparison of knowledge between both groups of graduates (Domain 2)
From: Knowledge of genetics of hearing and genetic counseling among practicing audiologists
Syndromic hearing loss | Correct response N (%) | Incorrect response N (%) |
|---|---|---|
(1) Approximately how many syndromes are identified with hearing loss? (400) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 29 (42.03%) | 40 (57.97%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 23 (35.94%) | 41 (64.06%) |
(2) Waardenburg Syndrome is an autosomal recessive inheritance causing? (Sensorineural hearing loss) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 51 (73.91%) | 18 (26.09%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 47 (64.06%) | 17 (26.56%) |
(3) Alport Syndrome which follows X-linked inheritance causes? (Progressive sensorineural hearing loss) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 54 (78.26%) | 15 (21.74%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 51 (79.69%) | 13 (20.31%) |
(4) Usher Syndrome type II causes? (Pre-lingual hearing loss with progressive vision loss) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 44 (63.77%) | 25 (36.23%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 41 (64.06%) | 23 (35.4%) |
(5) Down syndrome is caused by which chromosomal aberration? (Trisomy 21) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 65 (94.20%) | 4 (5.8%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 62 (96.88%) | 2 (3.13%) |
(6) Down syndrome causes which type of hearing loss? (Conductive hearing loss) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 53 (76.81%) | 16 (23.19%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 47 (64.06%) | 17 (26.56%) |
(7) Neurofibromatosis type II causes? (Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss) | Â | Â |
 M.ASLP | 61 (88.41%) | 8 (11.59%) |
 M.Sc. Audiology | 61 (95.31%) | 3 (4.69%) |