Publication | Clear statement of research? | Qualitative methodology appropriate? | Research design appropriate for aims? | Recruitment strategy appropriate for aims? | Data collection addresses research issue? | Relationship between researcher and participant considered? | Ethical considerations accounted for? | Rigorous data analysis? | Clear statement of findings? | Research is valuable? | Total score |
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Jan, S., et. al. (2004) [21] | Yes | Yes | Can't tell | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Moderate |
Carter, E. et al. (2004) [20] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Can't tell | Yes | Yes | Can't tell | Moderate |
Campbell, S. et al. (2004) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Strong |
NSW Health (2005) [18] | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Weak |
Power, C. et al. (2008) [28] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Strong |