Development of a quality assessment tool for systematic reviews of observational studies (QATSO) of HIV prevalence in men having sex with men and associated risk behaviours

Wong, Wai‐Man; Cheung, C. Sherman; Hart, Graham

doi:10.1186/1742-7622-5-23

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“…The methodological quality for the studies was assessed using an instrument (Table 2) adapted from previous systematic reviews by Louw et al (2007), Wong et al (2008), Roman and Frantz (2013) as well as Davids and Roman (2014). The final sample consisted of 14 articles which were included in the systematic review (Table 3).…”

Section: Methodological Quality Appraisalmentioning

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Decision Making Styles: A Systematic Review of Their Associations with Parenting

2015

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Decision making is a task that individuals face on a daily basis. The process of making a decision differs from one person to another. The processes involved in making a decision are defined as decision making styles, which can be either adaptive or maladaptive. Children and adolescents' decision making, however, often is thought to be associated with parenting. This review examines and describes previous studies examining the associations between decision making styles and parenting approaches. It suggests that maladaptive decision making styles are the most prevalent, and that they often are associated with detrimental outcomes for children and adolescents' development. Maladaptive decision making styles also are associated with negative parenting approaches. The review reveals that western and non-western societies play an important role in shaping these associations; however, it also finds that age and gender do not play a significant role. The review highlights gaps in literature focusing on decision making and parenting, and the continents where little research has examined the associations presented. The review adds to current debates and knowledge on youth development by providing an understanding of decision making styles from an international perspective as well as from the important role that parents play.

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Section: Methodological Quality Appraisalmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decision Making Styles: A Systematic Review of Their Associations with Parenting

2015

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“…The methodological quality for the studies was assessed using an instrument ( Table 1) adapted from previous systematic reviews that focussed on reviewing prevalence studies [47][48][49]. The tool was adapted because it only focused on one variable whereas we included the assessment of another variable for this review.…”

Section: Methodological Quality Appraisalmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In another study, family structure included biological parents, biological mother only, biological father only, other relatives and uncorrelated residents [53]. Other studies included grandparents and other relatives as part of the family structure such as an aunt or uncle [48]. Another article refers to the family structure in terms of one nuclear or two nuclear; or one extended and two extended [55].…”

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A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Family Structure and Health Risk Behaviours Amongst Young People: An African Perspective

Frantz¹,

Sixaba²,

Smith³

2015

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Abstract:Objective: The aim of this study was to review the published literature on the relationship between family structure and engagement in health risk behaviour amongst youth in African countries.Methods: A systematic review was conducted between 2000 and 2014. Suitable titles were identified from database searches. Thereafter, abstracts were evaluated along specific inclusion criteria. Eleven full text articles were evaluated for methodological quality using a modified critical appraisal tool and six studies were included in the final review that satisfied the threshold criterion of 70%. A narrative synthesis was completed for all included records to provide a textual answer to the research question.Results: Findings indicated that there was a relationship between family structure and engagement in health risk behaviour, specifically risky sexual behaviour. The importance of family structure was evident, and the active involvement of parents in the activities of youth is cardinal. The review further underscores that there is lack of methodologically rigorous research that can provide empirical support for and insight into the relationship between family structure and engagement in health risk behaviour.Discussion: Risky sexual behaviour was the most prevalent outcome assessed across studies. Family structure impacted positively on delaying or reducing engagement in risky sexual behaviour. Diverse family structures were identified and orphans living with caregivers were identified as a particular structure that might be more prevalent in the African context. Parental involvement and investment in adolescent activities were more strongly identified as an important factor. There is a lack of and need for more methodologically rigorous research to gain empirical support for and insight into the relationship between family structure and health risk behaviours.

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“…This cut-off has been used in previous systematic reviews of observational studies. 25,26 We identified pertinent confounders through the literature and included demographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity, marital status and socioeconomic status (SES)), health variables (chronic conditions and self-reported health) and lifestyle variables (physical activity, smoking status). Reporting on the methodological aspects of the studies rather than relying on a numerical score for quality is considered more appropriate for systematic reviews and meta-analyses.…”

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The association between obesity and anxiety disorders in the population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2009

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Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders in developed countries. Obesity is hypothesized to be a risk factor for anxiety disorders but evidence supporting an association between these two conditions is not clear. The objectives of this paper were to systematically review the literature for a link between obesity and anxiety disorders in the general population, and to present a pooled estimate of association. We performed a systematic search for epidemiological articles reporting on obesity (explanatory variable) and anxiety disorders (outcome variable) in seven bibliographical databases. Two independent reviewers abstracted the data and assessed study quality. We found 16 studies (2 prospective and 14 cross-sectional) that met the selection criteria. Measures of effect from prospective data were mixed but cross-sectional evidence suggested a positive association between obesity and anxiety. The pooled odds ratio from cross-sectional studies was 1.4 (confidence interval: 1.2-1.6). Subgroup analyses revealed a positive association in men and women. Overall, a moderate level of evidence exists for a positive association between obesity and anxiety disorders. Questions remain regarding the role of obesity severity and subtypes of anxiety disorders. The causal relationship from obesity to anxiety disorders could not be inferred from current data; future etiologic studies are recommended.

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Development of a quality assessment tool for systematic reviews of observational studies (QATSO) of HIV prevalence in men having sex with men and associated risk behaviours

Cited by 234 publications

References 12 publications

Decision Making Styles: A Systematic Review of Their Associations with Parenting

Decision Making Styles: A Systematic Review of Their Associations with Parenting

A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Family Structure and Health Risk Behaviours Amongst Young People: An African Perspective

The association between obesity and anxiety disorders in the population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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