Table 2.
Summarizes the results of our meta-analysis.
| Study group | Odds ratios (OR) | 95% Confidence interval (CI) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospective studies | 1.34 | 1.14–1.57 | <0.001 |
| Retrospective studies | 1.30 | 1.05–1.62 | <0.001 |
| Studies using self-report | 1.37 | 1.17–1.60 | <0.001 |
| Studies using blood tests | 1.25 | 1.04–1.52 | 0.047 |
| Prospective studies using self-report measure | 1.39 | 1.14–1.68 | <0.001 |
| Prospective studies using blood test measure | 1.26 | 0.98–1.61 | 0.026 |
| Retrospective studies using self-report measure | 1.32 | 1.02–1.72 | <0.001 |