Table 5. Study conclusions by journal impact factor.
| Conclusion by prevention category | High IF journals | Low IF journals | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary prevention (n=43) | |||
| Favourable | 24 | 8 | 0.4906 |
| Unfavourable/neutral | 10 | 1 | |
| Secondary prevention (n=46) | |||
| Favourable | 35 | 9 | 0.9090 |
| Unfavourable/neutral | 1 | 1 | |
| All (n=89) | |||
| Favourable | 59 | 17 | 0.8402 |
| Unfavourable/neutral | 11 | 2 |
IF: impact factor 2010; High IF journals: included in the first and second quartile in the 2010 Journal Citation Report; low IF journals: included in the third and fourth quartile, and journals not included in the 2010 Journal Citation Report.