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. 2015 Jun 26;10(6):e0130843. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130843

Table 2. Results of subgroup analysis.

Outcome or Subgroup Studies Participants Statistical Method Effect Estimate
2.1 Study type 3 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI)
2.1.1 RCT 2 326 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.98, 1.02]
2.1.2 quasi-RCT 1 26 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 1.50 [0.95, 2.37]
2.2 Follow-up duration 3 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI)
2.2.1 1 year 2 74 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 1.16 [0.68, 1.98]
2.2.2 2 years 1 278 Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.99, 1.01]

RCTs: randomized controlled trials.