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Ignoring Clustering and Nesting in Cluster Randomized Trials Renders Conclusions Unverifiable [Letter]

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Siraneh et al 1 conducted a clustered randomized controlled trial (cRCT) to test the effectiveness of additional counseling and social support provided by women identified as "positive deviants" to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) within a community. However, their statistical methods did not account for clustering and nesting effects and thus are not valid.

Source: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy

DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s391521

Authors: Abu Bakkar Siddique, Yasaman Jamshidi-Naeini, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo, David B Allison

Institutions: Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University

Language: English

Topic: Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836