Table 3

Quality of included studies

Study1. Was the sample frame appropriate to address the target population?2. Were study participants sampled in an appropriate way?3. Was the sample size adequate?4. Were the study subjects and the setting described in detail?5. Was the data analysis conducted with sufficient coverage of the identified sample?6. Were valid methods used for the identification of the condition?7. Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants?8. Was there appropriate statistical analysis?9. Was the response rate adequate, and if not, was the low response rate managed appropriately?Overall judgement
Constantini et al 20101LowHighHighLowHighHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Knapik et al 20112HighHighUnclearLowHighHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Lockie et al 201921HighHighLowLowHighUnclearHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Orr et al 20163HighHighLowLowUnclearHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Orr et al 201618HighHighHighLowUnclearHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Orr et al 201719HighHighLowLowUnclearHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Tomes et al 202024HighHighUnclearLowHighHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow
Wang et al 200325LowHighHighLowHighHighHighNot applicableNot applicableLow