Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Qualitative exploration of intrinsic and extrinsic factor s that influence acceptability of 
semisoft vaginal suppositories  
 
Version: 1 Date: 09 Sep 2017  
 
Reviewer: Varsha Mulik  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
There is a bias in recruitment. Only Chinese participants were involved . So lack of other ethnic 
minority is hugely important in subject like this. This product potentially will be used wher e 
women are not in a position to demand safe sex. Also the type of sex is important to consider as 
the population used is select population.  
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Yes 
 
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No 
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
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Yes 
 
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Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
 
  
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