Table 1 Questions used for evidence quality evaluation in the systematic review
Order | Question |
|---|---|
1 | The study clearly describes its objectives and hypotheses? |
2 | The study clearly describes the exposures and outcomes? |
3 | The study describes basic characteristics of participants (age and gender)? |
4 | The results of the statistical analysis were presented explicitly (p values and/or confidence intervals)? |
5 | The study provided estimates of random variability in the results of the main outcome measures (standard deviation, standard error, confidence interval)? |
6 | The results were adjusted for possible confounding variables through stratification or multivariate analysis? |
7 | The study informs the loss characteristics (numbers and reasons)? |
8 | Participants were followed for the same time or the study was adjusted for different follow-up times? |
9 | Statistical tests used were adequate (non application of parametric statistics for population under 100)? |
10 | The measures used for the main outcomes were accurate (description of the technique for the diagnosis of malaria and nutritional status)? |
11 | The demographic characteristics of the groups were comparable or adjusted (age and geographic area)? |
12 | The participants of different groups were recruited in the same period of time? |