Table 6. JBI critical appraisal tool for cross-sectional studies.

JBI: Joanna Briggs Institute; Y: yes

Checklist question	Raghubeer et al. [20]	Marc et al. [21]
Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined?	Y	Y
Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail?	Y	Y
Was the exposure measured in a valid and reliable way?	Y	Y
Were objective, standard criteria used for the measurement of the condition?	Y	Y
Were confounding factors identified?	Y	Y
Were strategies to deal with confounding factors stated?	Y	Y
Were the outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way?	Y	Y
Was appropriate statistical analysis used?	Y	Y