Revie wer’s report  
 
Title: Practices and complications of pubic hair removal among Saudi women  
 
Version: 3 Date: 06 Jun 2018  
 
Reviewer: Thomas W. Gaither  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
The authors have made necessary adjustments and the paper overa ll reads nicely.  
 
Table 2 cannot be published in its current form. The variables are not entered correctly in the 
multivariable model. How can "mode of removal" produce just one odds ratio? The model does 
not incorporate categorical variables correctly. It  is currently being entered as a continuous 
variable. The reference groups need to be stated on the table with a '1.0 reference' line. Without 
these changes, I would not recommend publication.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in you r comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
If not, please explain in  your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment i n your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
  
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