TABLE 2.

Quality appraisal of qualitative studies (n = 21) and qualitative component of mixed methods studies (n = 5)

Quality appraisal checklist item	Percentage meeting criteria across studies (n = 26)
1. Philosophy congruent	16
2. Objective congruent	100
3. Data collection congruent	100
4. Data analyses congruent	96
5. Interpretation of results	96
6. Theory or cultural stance	32
7. Researcher reflexivity	24
8. Participant representation (direct quotations)	96
9. Ethical consideration	92
10. Conclusions of the research	100