Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Assessment of Maya women ’s knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs on sexually transmitted 
infections in Guatemala: A qualitative pilot study  
 
Version: 0 Date: 19 Dec 2019  
 
Reviewer: Santiago Palacios  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
It is an interesting, well -conducted study that helps to know the knowledge that women in the 
Mayan people have about sexually transmitted  diseases.  
However, there are a number of points that should be modified:  
1. In Methods: I would like the authors to specify why the location of Santa Cruz La Laguna has 
been selected, and not others.  
2. It should also be specified why such a low number of  women has been included. It would 
seem logical to have increased the number of women, since it is only an interview and does not 
imply any special test.  
3. It should also be specified how many women between 18 -50 years were menopausal.  
4. Likewise, the so ciodemographic data in a table should be clearer.  
5. Regarding the Results, I think that Tables 1, 2 and 3 are not necessary since they do not 
contribute any interest due to the small number of women and perhaps the conclusions of these 
tables should be sp ecified in writing.  
 
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.  
 
Unable to assess  
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
 
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
 
 
 
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