Table 2 Results from the trim-and-fill method for publication bias in 26 studies on effect of postpartum depression on exclusive breast feeding practices in Sub Saharan Africa, 2020
| Method | Pooled Estimate (%) | 95% CI | Z value | p- values | Estimated Number of studies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower | Upper | |||||
| Fixed effect | 6.293 | 6.027 | 6.560 | 46.258 | 0.001 | 26 |
| Random | 18.791 | 15.154 | 22.428 | 10.125 | 0.001 | |