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. 2018 Feb 7;16(2):e61201. doi: 10.5812/ijem.61201

Table 2. Quality Assessment for Included Studies.

Study, Year Selection Comparability Outcome Total
Representativeness of the sample Non-exposed group from same community Outcome of interest was not present at start of study Validated measurement tool Comparability of different samples on the basis of the design or analysis Assessment of outcome Adequate follow up Completeness of follow up
Truly representative Somewhat representative Study controls for important factor Study controls for any additional factor Independent blind assessment Record linkage Complete Small number loss follow up
Yang 2007 * * * * * * * 7
Xie 2012 * * * * * * * 7
Wu 2011 * * * * * * * * * 9
Vogt 2014 * * * * * * * * * 9
Prasad 2013 * * * * * * * * * 9
Park 2010 * * * * * * * * 8
Liao 2011 * * * * * * * * * 9
Johnson 2007 RCT (Low risk of selection, blinding, and reporting bias)