Table A2.

The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies.

The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies
Authors	Castelo et al. 2005 [26]	Knosel et al. 2012 [16]	González et al. 2020 [25]	Noor et al. 2021 [23]	Rodriguez-Olivos et al. 2022 [24]
1. Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined?	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
2. Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3. Was the exposure measured in a valid and reliable way?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unclear	Yes
4. Were objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition?	No	No	Yes	Unclear	Yes
5. Were confounding factors identified?	No	No	No	No	No
6. Were strategies to deal with confounding factors stated?	No	No	No	No	No
7. Were the outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Unclear	Yes
8. Was appropriate statistical analysis used?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Overall appraisal:	Include (Seek further info)	Include (Seek further info)	Include (Seek further info)	Include (Seek further info)	Include (Seek further info)