Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Community Stakeholders ’ views on reducing Violence against Women in Pakistan  
 
Version: 0 Date: 02 Aug 2019  
 
Reviewer: Franciele Leite  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
Study of great relevance. Thematic necessary for the construction of strategies to confront 
violence against women.  
 
However it needs minor adjustments:  
Describe the Braun and Clark's thematic  analysis method.  
Discuss the findings on the lack of implementation of the law against violence, and work on 
training programs not only for men and women but also for families.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is  required in your comments to the authors.  
 
No 
 
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, pl ease explain in your comments to the authors.  
 
Yes 
 
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 furth er 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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