Abstract
Of 57 case-control studies of antimicrobial resistance, matching was used in 23 (40%). Matched variables differed substantially across studies. Of these 23 matched case-control studies, 12 (52%) justified the use of matching, and 9 (39%) noted the strengths or limitations of this approach. Analysis that accounted for matching was performed in only 52% of the case-control studies.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteria / classification
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Bacteria / drug effects*
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Case-Control Studies*
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial*
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Humans
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Journalism, Medical / standards
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Matched-Pair Analysis*
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Research Design
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Risk Factors