Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Fertility intentions and the adoption of long -acting and permanent contraception (LAPM) 
among women: Evidence from Western Kenya  
 
Version: 1 Date: 15 Jan 2018  
 
Reviewer: Shumayla Saifi  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
1. In line 35 -36 there should not be any bracket after during the period.  
 
2. Please look for grammatical corrections in result section of abstract.  
 
3. Please do not put e.g while inserting the reference as in line 34 -35 of page 4.  
 
4. Please ensure grammatical review of the whole manuscript from an expert.  
 
5. Words are missing in sentences. For instance in line 11 of page 5 after two rural… what?  
 
6. Please do not put references like in line 30 -31 of page 5 (full  description of project in [16]).  
 
7. Why the word "unique" has been used in the manuscript for the women in line 22 of page 7.  
 
8. Please try to avoid the word client for the participated women.  
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?  
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 t he manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require further  
assessment in 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:  
 
Not suitable for publication unless extensively edited  
 
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