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) |  |  |  |