Reviewer’s report
Title: 
Sexually transmitted infections related care-seeking behavior and
associated factors among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: further analysis of
the 2016 demographic and health survey.
Version: 
1 
Date: 
11 Jan 2020
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Interesting article. 
However there are a few questions that require clarification.
First, without some context provided about the health care system and the status
of women in Ethiopia, it is hard fir the reader to interpret the results about access
to health services or the decision making control of women about their bodies
and sexuality in this country. 
This information as a context in the introduction is
essential.
Second, likewise given the focus of this journal, what are the policy or
educational implications for women and Ethiopia's sexual health reforms as a
result of the findings of this study. Is there a sexual health strategy? The
relevance of this article to address this question is essential in my opinion.
Third, is this sample representative of women in Ethiopia or skewed towards
certain women population grouping? 
If so, what are the implications? 
Fourth, what does married or 'in a union' mean? 
Living in a relationship? 
This
may not be clear to the readership of this journal? 
Fifth, did the survey include any questions about feeling discriminated or
disempowered? 
These could be important variables included in the analysis? 
If
not, perhaps 
you may want to make recommendations for future research or
inclusion of key questions to be added to this or similar surveys?
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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Yes
Does the work include the necessary controls?
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authors.
Yes
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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Yes
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you
recommend an additional statistical review?
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require further assessment in your comments to the editors.
I am able to assess the statistics
Quality of written English
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Acceptable
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