Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Structural Equation Modeling of Psychosocial  Determinants of Health for the 
Empowerment of Iranian Women in Reproductive Decision Making  
 
Version: 2 Date: 04 Sep 2018  
 
Reviewer: Koustuv Dalal  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Abstract:  
 
First sentence in  abstract is misleading. I s uggest to use some words which directly can focus on 
your topic.  
 
Abstract is not self -representing the full text.  
 
Introduction: Do you think that the background information has developed the rationale of the 
study? You need more literature review for a solid rationale.  
 
Why are you intending to do the study?  
 
Methods: You need to briefly describe the instruments and var iables. Otherwise the variable 
names are just popping up in results. Statistical part needs more scientific back up using 
references. You take more space to describe your steps and methods.  
 
Results: Should not contain reference.  
 
Discussion: Poorly stated! Result discussion needs more literature support. If you develop your 
background part more vividly then your result discussion could be enriched. Method discussion 
needs more in -depth writing.  
 
Finally what is your 'take -away' message?  
 
Are the methods appropr iate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your 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 manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review i s recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I recommend additional statistical review  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Needs some language corre ctions before being published  
 
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