Reviewer’s report
Title: 
Breast cancer screening knowledge among Hungarian women: A cross-sectional study
Version: 
1 
Date: 
14 Nov 2019
Reviewer: 
Julietta Patnick
Reviewer's report:
The authors describe breast cancer as associated with conditions in obstetrics etc. It would be more
appropriate if they described this as risk factors for breast cancer include the woman's history in these
areas (eg age at first birth, use of exogenous hormones etc).
'Regarding the recommended age of first BC screening (that is, 45 years of age in Hungary),
laywomen and screening attendees were knowledged in 35.2% and 86.6%, respectively.' The wording of
this sentence needs attention, perhaps '35.2% and 86.6%, respectively, of 
laywoman and screening
attendees correctly identified the recommended age....'
the timing of regular BSE (i.e., at the weekend following menstrual cycle). 
Replace menstrual cycle with
period or menses.
' Nowadays, the internet is quite popular, especially in the younger generation.' 
This sounds incredibly out
of touch. 
I would suggest deleting this sentence altogether. As the authors already go on to say, it is rare
that patients or their relative are not already searching the internet. 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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Yes
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Yes
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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Yes
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I am able to assess the statistics
Quality of written English
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Acceptable
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