Table 2. Assessment of the quantitative studies: JBI critical appraisal checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies.
Articles | |||
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Appraisal Criteria | (Fortuna et al., 2017) [55] | (Foss & Hofoss, 2011) [61] | (Gibney & Moore, 2018) [56] |
1. Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample clearly defined? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
2. Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
3. Was the exposure measured in a valid and reliable way? | Yes | Unclear | Unclear |
4. Were objective, standard criteria used for measurement of the condition? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
5. Were confounding factors identified? | Yes | Yes | No |
6. Were strategies to deal with confounding factors stated? | Yes | Yes | No |
7. Were the outcomes measured in a valid and reliable way? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
8. Was appropriate statistical analysis used? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Overall appraisal | Include | Include | Include |
Overall Score / 8 | 8/8 | 7/8 | 5/8 |