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Table 4 Methodological quality assessment tool for LBP epidemiological studies

From: Mapping evidence on the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and cost associated with chronic low back pain among adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review protocol

Score weight

study

0.2

0.08

0.2

0.2

0.08

0.08

0.08

0.08

 

Was the sampling frame a true or close representation of the target population

Was the sample size estimated?

Was some form of random selection used to select sample OR was a census undertaken?

Was the likelihood of non-response bias minimal?

Were data collected directly from the subjects (as opposed to a proxy)?

Had the study instrument that measured the parameter of interest (eg, CLBP prevalence) been tested for reliability and validity?

Was data collection standardised?

Was a human body drawing used

Total score