Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Prevalence of dysmenorrhea among university students in  northern Ghana; its impact and 
management strategies  
 
Version: 0 Date: 02 Jul 2016  
 
Reviewer: Julie Anne Brown  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
The authors have described the prevalence and experienc es of managing dysmenorrhoea in a 
sample of university students in Ghana. The reporting of dysmenorrhoea in university students is 
not original but the appropriateness of self medication is of reader interest.  
 
 
The paper is methodologically sound and well w ritten with conclusions drawn from the 
evidence.  
 
 
In the introduction I would suggest adding some more references are added to support the 
benefits of treatment options suggested other than NSAIDS.  It may be worth checking the 
Cochrane Library for systemat ic review evidence.  
 
 
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
Does the work include the necessary controls?  
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Unable to assess  
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
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Yes 
 
 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
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Accep table  
 
 
 
 
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