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Table 2 Pooled effect size estimates and heterogeneity for four types of outcomes – random effects model

From: The effectiveness of community engagement in public health interventions for disadvantaged groups: a meta-analysis

    

Heterogeneity

Outcome

Pooled effect size estimate

95% C.I.

n

τ 2

Qstatistic

I 2

Health behaviours

.33***

.26, .40

105

.093

604.62***

82.80

Health consequences

.16**

.06, .27

38

.076

196.36***

81.16

Participant self-efficacy

.41**

.16, .65

20

.278

480.44***

96.05

Participant social support

.44***

.23, .65

7

.067

42.67***

85.94

  1. **p < .01, ***p < .001. Statistical significance indicates the effect size estimate is significantly different from zero. Note. 95% CI = 95% confidence interval; n = number of effect sizes, τ2 = between studies variance.
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BMC Public Health

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