Table 1.
Summary of Characteristics of Included Studies.
| Characteristic | No. of Eligible Studies | Percent of Total | Percent of Subcategory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Type | Original research | 53 | 65% | - |
| Quantitative methods | 24 | - | 45% | |
| Qualitative methods | 21 | - | 40% | |
| Mixed methods | 8 | - | 15% | |
| Historic case studies | 8 | 10% | - | |
| Program/Policy analyses | 5 | 6% | - | |
| Review articles | 16 | 20% | - | |
| Study Location | United States | 7 | 9% | - |
| Other developed countries | 58 | 71% | - | |
| Australia | 52 | - | 90% | |
| Canada | 6 | - | 10% | |
| New Zealand | 1 | - | 2% | |
| United Kingdom | 1 | - | 2% | |
| Developing countries | 10 | 12% | - | |
| Bolivia | 2 | - | 20% | |
| Botswana | 1 | - | 10 % | |
| Brazil | 1 | - | 10% | |
| Ethiopia | 1 | - | 10% | |
| India | 4 | - | 40% | |
| Iran | 1 | - | 10% | |
| Not location specific | 7 | 9% | - | |
| Publication Date | Articles published 2005 or later | 72 | 90% | - |
| Articles published 1996–2004 | 6 | 7% | - | |
| Articles published 1995 or earlier | 4 | 5% | - |
Percent totals may not sum to 100% due to rounding.