Title: Attitudes towards induced abortion among gynecologists in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Version: 3 Date: 26 Sep 2023
Reviewer's report:
Based on the review of your manuscript, "Gynecologists' Attitudes towards Induced Abortion in
the Kurdistan Region of Iraq," I have several recommendations and suggestions for improving
the manuscript:
1. Clarify the Research Objectives and Hypotheses:
- It would be beneficial to clearly state the primary research objectives and any hypotheses you
had at the beginning of the study. This will help readers understand the purpose and direction
of your research.
2. Define Key Terms:
- Ensure that key terms, such as "induced abortion" and "attitudes," are explicitly defined within
the manuscript to avoid potential confusion among readers. This is particularly important when
dealing with sensitive and context-dependent topics like abortion.
3. Methodology:
- Provide more details on the methodology, including the data collection process and the
questionnaire used. This will help readers assess the validity and reliability of your research.
- Discuss any limitations of your study, such as the use of convenience sampling and the potential
for response bias. Addressing these limitations transparently will enhance the credibility of your
findings.
4. Results and Discussion:
- When presenting survey results, consider providing more context for each statistic or
percentage. Explain the implications of the findings and their relevance to the broader topic of
induced abortion.
- Discuss the significance of variations in attitudes among different subgroups (e.g., age, gender)
and consider exploring potential reasons behind these variations.
5. Comparison with Existing Literature:
- Compare your findings with existing literature on healthcare professionals' attitudes towards
abortion in other regions or countries. This will help readers understand whether your results
are consistent with or divergent from previous research.
6. Recommendations and Implications:
- Clearly state the practical implications of your research, especially with regard to the healthcare
system in the Kurdistan region. Offer recommendations for policymakers, healthcare providers,
and other stakeholders based on your findings.
7. Conclusion:
- Summarize the key findings and their broader implications in the conclusion section. Reiterate
the significance of your study in the context of reproductive health and abortion policies.
8. References:
- Ensure that all references are consistently formatted according to the required citation style
(e.g., APA, MLA) throughout the manuscript.
9. Figures and Tables:
- Make sure that figures and tables are clearly labeled and explained within the text. They should
complement the narrative and provide visual support for your findings.
10. Language and Clarity:
- Review the manuscript for language and clarity, ensuring that sentences and paragraphs are
well-structured and free of grammatical errorsrms.
11. Future Research:
- Suggest avenues for future research in this area. This could include recommendations for
additional studies, qualitative research to explore the reasons behind certain attitudes, or
investigations into the impact of healthcare regulations on attitudes towards abortion.
12. Response to Reviewer Comments:
- Address all the specific comments and concerns raised by the reviewers, including those related
to data analysis and interpretation.
By addressing these recommendations, your manuscript can be improved both in terms of clarity
and the contribution it makes to the field of reproductive health and healthcare professionals'
attitudes towards induced abortion in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.