Reference no: EM133297863

Epidemiology

Aims
The aim of this assessment is apply acquired epidemiological knowledge to critically appraise an article from the literature.

Learning Outcome 1: Identify, define and contextualise basic epidemiological terminology
Learning Outcome 2: Describe a health problem in terms of magnitude, persons, time and place
Learning Outcome 3: Calculate and interpret basic epidemiological measures (e.g., incidence/prevalence) and measures of association (e.g., odds ratio, risk ratio)
Learning Outcome 4: Identify and select appropriate sources of data to address epidemiological questions
Learning Outcome 5: Distinguish between observational study designs and communicate the appropriate circumstances in which to use each design
Learning Outcome 6: Recognise the potential threats to correctly interpreting results and identify those most relevant to each observational study design
Learning Outcome 7: Critically appraise observational studies in terms of context, study design, methods, analysis and conclusions

Format
For this assessment, we ask that you read carefully the paper: Hussein H, Shamsipour M, Yunesian M, et al. Prenatal malaria exposure and risk of adverse birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in the Northern Region of Ghana.

This assessment asks you to independently evaluate the paper using the modified Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist (provided). Use this to type your answers to each question by indicating your answer(e.g., Yes, Can't Tell, No) and write a brief explanationto support each of your answers.