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. 2025 Jul 14;5:1535414. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2025.1535414
3B.) JBI critical appraisal checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies
Study Criteriaa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Total/8
Backman et al. (41) −  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 7/8
Backman et al. (39) +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 8/8
Duan et al. (42) +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 8/8
Røen et al. (47) +  +  +  +  +  +  +  + 8/8
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(1) Inclusion criteria clearly defined. (2) Study subjects and setting described in detail. (3) Exposure measured in a valid and reliable way. (4) Objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition. (5) Confounding factors identified. (6) Strategies to deal with confounding factors stated. (7) Outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way. (8) Appropriate statistical analysis used.