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Table 2 Summary of the statistical method, effect estimate and confidence interval by outcome

From: Weight loss and mortality in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Outcome

Studies

Participants

Statistical method

Effect estimate

Primary outcome: Mortality in PLHIV with weight loss Hospitalized

7

489

Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI)

1.50 (1.03, 2.19)

Secondary outcome: Mortality in PLHIV with weight loss Not hospitalized

3

1148

Risk Ratio (M-H, Random, 95% CI)

3.84 (2.48, 5.95)

  1. Caption: CI: Confidence interval; M-H: Mantel-Haenszel; RR: Risk ratio