Reviewer’ s report
Title: Breast self-examination and associated factors among women in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia: a
community-based cross-sectional study
Version: 0Date: 08 Nov 2019
Reviewer: Foong Ming Moy
Reviewer's report:
The authors attempted to describe and discuss the factors associated with the performance of BSE
which is important in Ethiopia. Intervention programs can be designed and implemented based onthese findings. However, the authors need to address the following points before the manuscript isconsidered fit to be published:1) The abstract didn't present adequate information on the factors associated with BSE, aOR with95% CI for each significant factor should be presented2) Methods:- the sample size calculation should be based on association, rather than prevalence- what is lottery method ? use a universally accepted term- how was "systemic" or systematic sampling done ? more details are required- the study can not be conducted on "24 November 2019 to 2 December 2019" which currently isonly early Nov 20193) Results- detailed results should not be repeated in text if the findings are presented in tables, just highlightthe important points..- OR should be presented with 2 decimal places, instead of 3
4) Discussion
- more discussion should be on the findings on association rather than the descriptive part- should highlight how are the findings contributing to the public health and how should thisinformation be incorporated in the current programs
5) Others
- many typo errors and grammar mistakes found in the manuscript- need to be edited extensively
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No
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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