Views of reproductive genetic carrier screening participants regarding screening for genes associated with non-syndromic hearing loss.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Reproductive genetic carrier screening (RGCS) panels often include genes associated with non-syndromic hearing loss (NSHL) despite a lack of evidence of acceptability. Although some couples take steps to avoid having a child who is deaf, there are effective interventions for children who are deaf. There is no consensus whether deafness is considered a disabling condition.

Method

This study explored views of people who had RGCS, without genes for NSHL, about this topic. Online surveys were sent to 2186 people who had a low chance RGCS result and 655 completed the survey (participation rate 30%).

Results

Sixty-three percent (N = 412) think deafness is a serious health condition. The majority agreed (60%, N = 391) that with support (i.e. hearing aids/cochlear i

SUBMITTER: Freeman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10100309 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature