Table 2

Main results of the meta-analysis

Studies (n)Comparison modelTest of associationTest of heterogeneityP value for publication bias
OR95% CIP valueQP valueI2 (%)Begg’s testEgger’s test
3C vs T1.500.90 to 2.490.12116.520.00187.90.6020.422
3CC vs TT2.020.58 to 6.990.2697.490.02473.3
3CT+CC vs TT1.780.60 to 5.320.2992.960.05266.2
3CC vs CT+TT1.530.89 to 2.630.1245.920.00186.3
  • CI, confidence interval; OR, odd ratio.