Table 4 JBI assessment for Quantitative studies

Author/ year

1

Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined?

2

Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail?

3

Was the exposure measured in a valid and reliable way?

4

Were objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition?

5

Were confounding factors identified?

6

Were strategies to deal with confounding factors stated?

7

Were the outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way?

8

Was appropriate statistical analysis used?

Score