Table 1.
Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist for analytical cross sectional studies
| Sr .no | Critical appraisal checklist | Yes | No | Unclear | Not applicable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined? | √(28) | |||
| 2 | Were the study subject and the setting described in detail? | √(28) | |||
| 3 | Was the exposure measure in valid and reliable way? | √(25) | √(3) | ||
| 4 | Were objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition? | √(28) | |||
| 5 | Were confounding factors identified? | √(12) | √(16) | ||
| 6 | Were strategies to deal with confounding factor stated? | √(7) | √(19) | ||
| 7 | Was the outcome measured in a valid and reliable way? | √(23) | √(5) | ||
| 8 | Was appropriate statistical analysis used? | √(28) |
Critical appraisal
Critical appraisal for cross sectional studies was done based on Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) check list. The appraisal showed that strategies to deal with confounding factors should be better addressed.