Reply to "invited commentary: needle exchange - no help for hepatitis?" by Moss and Hahn
Article Abstract:
Author reply to the commentary about needle exchange programs by Moss and Hahn. The impact of research bias is discussed as well as the health risks of the unsafe use of injection syringes. Education and counseling and access to sterile injection supplies are emphasized.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Name: American Journal of Epidemiology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9262
Year: 1999
Health aspects, Risk factors, Needle exchange programs, Hepatitis
Publication Name: American Journal of Epidemiology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9262
Year: 1999
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Invited commentary: propensity scores
Article Abstract:
This article analyzes the uses and limits of propensity scores in observational studies and outlines related statistical theory. Results indicate that estimated propensity scores usually perform better in cohort studies than true propensity scores.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Name: American Journal of Epidemiology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9262
Year: 1999
United States, Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Statistics, Multivariate analysis, Epidemiological research, Cross sectional studies
Publication Name: American Journal of Epidemiology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9262
Year: 1999
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