Reviewer’ s report
Title: Breast self-examination and associated factors among women in Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia: a
community-based cross-sectional study
Version: 1Date: 08 Apr 2020
Reviewer: Foong Ming Moy
Reviewer's report:
Dear author,Thank you for addressing my comments. However, there are still some points that need to be
addressed, as below:
1) The sampling method is still not clearly explained. Suggest to provide a study flow diagram.
2) The results in text should not have both numbers and %. Just highlight the important points3) The description of aOR and 95% CI need to be written as: Example: 6.36 times (95% CI: 3.72,10.71) rather than 6.36 times AOR: 6.36, 95% CI :( 3.72, 10.71)4) The discussion is not scientifically conducted. For example: the cited references should besynthesized rather than quoting one by one.5) Some of the % in tables didn't add up to 100
Suggest to send the manuscript to native language editor for editing before resubmit.Are the methods appropriate and well described?
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.
NoDoes the work include the necessary controls?
If not, please specify which controls are required in your comments to the authors.
YesAre the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
If not, please explain in your comments to the authors.
YesAre 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 statistics
Quality of written English
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