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Table 2 Qualities of studies included in the systematic review and meta-analysis

From: A systematic review and meta-analysis of HIV associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) among people with HIV in Ethiopia

Study name

Response

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6

Q7

Q8

Q9

Total

Belete et al. 2017

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Tsegaw et al. 2017

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Animut et al. 2019

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Araya et al. 2020

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Yitbarek et al. 2019

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Mossie et al. 2014

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Wubetu et al. 2021

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Salahuddin et al. 2020

Y

N

U

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

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  1. Q1–Q9 represents questions used to assess the quality of included studies, which are listed below
  2. Q1. Was the sample frame appropriate to address the target populations?
  3. Q2. Were the study participants sampled in appropriate way?
  4. Q3. Was the sample size adequate?
  5. Q4. Were the study subjects and setting described in details?
  6. Q5. Was the data analysis conducted with sufficient coverage of the identified sample? Q6. Was a valid method used in the identification of conditions?
  7. Q7. Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants?
  8. Q8. Was there an appropriate statistical analysis?
  9. Q9. Was the response rate adequate, and if not, was the low response rate managed appropriately?
  10. N no, NA not applicable, U unclear, Y yes