Reviewer’ s report
Title: Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire: psychometric Properties of the Persian
version
Version: 0Date: 06 May 2020
Reviewer's report:
Major Comments
It is commendable that the Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire of the Persian versionwas developed and various statistics were conducted.The purpose of the introduction and abstract is to associate the psychological propeties to BreastCancer. However, this study is not engaged in research a questionnaire as a survey ofpsychological propeties. If the focus is on psychometric propeties, the introduction must includethe background of Breast Cancer development due to psychological factors.Study design should be reconsidered if the questionnaire is to be considered valid for preventingthe onset of Breast Cancer. Ex. Compare people who are screened for breast cancer (highawareness of breast cancer) and those who are not. A comparison of people with and withoutfamilies with breast cancer. Respectable people and well-to-do people have a lifestyle that caresfor their health. Therefore, you have to examine the temperament and annual income.
P5　Sample
Did the authors not put an age limit on collecting samples?For preventive behavior in breast cancer, a target age definition is needed. Why did you set theage? These reasons are necessary.The onset of breast cancer is related to subjects with and without menstruation. Are you
researching the history of surgery related to menstruation or with and without menstruation?
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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NoDoes the work include the necessary controls?
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NoAre the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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No
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an
additional statistical review?If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require furtherassessment in your comments to the editors.
I am able to assess the statisticsQuality of written English
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Needs some language corrections before being published
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