Table 3 Newcastle–Ottawa Scale, adapted for quality assessment of cross-sectional studies
Authors, year | Selection | Comparability | Assessment of the outcome | Quality rating | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representativeness of the sample | Sample size | Non-respondents | Ascertainment of the exposure | Based on design and analysis | Assessment of the outcome | Same method of ascertainment for cases and controls | ||
Ramanjaneya, M., [21] | – | – | – | * | ** | * | * | 5 |