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Please indicate all that apply and give further details

F.1.1 Cross-sectional

where possible.

F.1.2 Retrospective

• If the study examines one or more samples, but each
at only one point in time it is cross-sectional.

F.1.3 Prospective

• If the study examines the same samples, but as they
have changed over time, it is retrospective, provided
that the interest is in starting at one timepoint and
looking backwards over time.

F.1.4 Not stated/unclear (please specify)

If at least one of the outcome variables is measured
both before and after the intervention, please use the
before and after category.

F.2.1 Before and after

F.2.2 Only after

F.2.3 Other (please specify)

F.2.4 Not stated/unclear (please specify)

F.3 What is the method used in the study?

Please use codes F3.18 or F.3.19 to indicate whether your
answer is based on author report or your interpretation

F.3.1 Randomized controlled trial

F.3.2 Non-randomized controlled trial

F.3.3 One group pre-post test

F.3.4 One group post-test only

F.3.5 Interrupted Time Series*

F.3.6 Cohort studies

F.3.7 Case-control studies

F.3.8 Surveys

F.3.9 Views studies

F.3.10 Ethnography

F.3.11 Systematic review

F.3.12 Other review (non systematic)

F.3.13 Case study

F.3.14 Document study

F.3.15 Action research

F.3.16 Methodology study

F.3.17 Secondary analysis

F.3.18 Coding is based on: Authors’ description

F.3.19 Coding is based on: Reviewers’ inference