Table II.
Comparison of GRBAS parameters for study group (n = 16) and control group (n = 22).
Grade | |||||
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Normal voice (0) | Mild (1) | Moderate (2) | Severe (3) | ||
Study group | 5 (31%) | 11 (69%) | 0 | 0 | χ2 = 1.27; p = 0.530 |
Control group | 9 (41%) | 12 (54.5%) | 1 (4.5%) | 0 | |
Roughness | |||||
Normal voice (0) | Mild (1) | Moderate (2) | Severe (3) | ||
Study group | 0 | 6 (37.5%) | 8 (50%) | 2 (12.5%) | χ2 = 2.65; p = 0.449 |
Control group | 1(5%) | 4 (18%) | 15 (68%) | 2 (9%) | |
Breathiness | |||||
Normal voice (0) | Mild (1) | Moderate (2) | Severe (3) | ||
Study group | 4 (25%) | 10 (62.5%) | 2 (12.5%) | 0 | χ2 = 0.17; p = 0.919 |
Control group | 5 (23%) | 15 (68%) | 2 (9%) | 0 | |
Asthenia | |||||
Normal voice (0) | Mild (1) | Moderate (2) | Severe (3) | ||
Study group | 7 (44%) | 9 (56%) | 0 | 0 | χ2 = 0.21; p = 0.646 |
Control group | 8 (36%) | 14 (64%) | 0 | 0 | |
Strain | |||||
Normal voice (0) | Mild (1) | Moderate (2) | Severe (3) | ||
Study group | 2 (12%) | 11 (69 %) | 3 (19 %) | 0 | χ2 = 1.60; p = 0.660 |
Control group | 2 (9%) | 14 (64%) | 4 (18%) | 2 (9%) |