Table 3

Univariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with the number of items reported in each article

AttributeCategoryUnivariable analysisMultivariable analysis
Incidence rate ratio (95% CI)P valueIncidence rate ratio
(95% CI)
P value
Journal endorses SQUIRE 2.0Yes1.09 (1.01 to 1.19)0.0351.11 (1.02 to 1.21)0.015
NoREFREF
Declared funding sourcesYes1.14 (1.04 to 1.24)0.0031.11 (1.02 to 1.21)0.021
NoREFREF
Year1.02 (0.99 to 1.06)0.2211.02 (0.98 to 1.05)0.340
Number of authors1.02 (1.01 to 1.04)0.0011.02 (1.01 to 1.03)0.003
  • SQUIRE, Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence; REF, reference level.