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HSYP8101/ MEDI7101 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics Assessment Task2:Written Assessment Critical appraisal of an epidemiological paper. The paper for critical appraisal will be released...

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HSYP8101/ MEDI7101 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics Assessment Task2:Written Assessment Critical appraisal of an epidemiological paper. The paper for critical appraisal will be released on iLearn in week 10. The title, abstract, most of the discussion and some parts of the paper will be redacted. Use the guidance given in Chapter 9 of the text book (Essential Epidemiology Webb, Bain, Page version 3) and the checklists in the Critical Appraisal lecture to frame your critical appraisal.Your critical appraisal should cover design, study population, error, confounding, study findings and interpretation and your conclusions about the study.Word count: XXXXXXXXXXwords No referencing is required for this task as all work should be in your own words.This is your unique critique of this paper. Dates: assignment due midday 20th May
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Aimy answered on May 19 2021
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What is the study question?
The study question specified clearly…. “It is conducted to determine
the influence of pregnancy and birth outcome with respect to maternal
pre pregnancy BMI”.
What are the study factors and outcome factors?
The main study factor is pre pregnancy BMI and birth outcome of
pregnant women is the outcome factor. There are other study factors
like gestational age.
Who are the study participants?
Study was conducted in 2010. It was conducted in West Sumatra
Province of Indonesia. There is a total of 19 districts in West Sumatra.
The people were selected from 3 u
an and 3 rural districts through
stratified random sampling method. Pregnant women who were in the
first trimester from the above selected district were selected. These
women should also have their first antenatal visit between August and
December 2010.
Are they likely to be representative of the population of interest?
Yes, the study consists of 1013 women but it was mainly focussed on
607 women who have complete data. Study was conducted in
government run public health enters and some were recruited from
private clinics. So, the study population is a representative of the
population of interest.
Is the study design best way to answer the research question?
Study Design – Observational cohort study
Yes, this study is appropriate
• It is examining a rare exposure because subjects are selected by
their exposure status
• Allows to assess...
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