Reviewer ’s report  
Title: Family planning utilization and factors associated among wo men receiving abortion 
services in health facilities of central zone towns of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A cross sectional 
Study  
 
Version: 1 Date: 20 Apr 2018  
 
Revi ewer: Costantino Di Carlo  
 
Reviewer's report:  
This is an interesting study which address a very important problem.  
However, a few but important points have to be addressed before the study is suitable for 
publication.  
In first place, the english language nee ds extensive editing as there are many misspellings and in 
some parts it is difficult to understand the meaning of the text.  
Secondly a statistical review is needed as the authors performed a complex calculation of the 
sample.  
Finally, it is very difficult  to understand the results in the present form. A table (or two) would be 
of great help.  
 
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
If not, please specify what is required in your comments to the authors.  
Unable to assess  
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 additiona l statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
I recommend additional statistical review  
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
Not suitable for publication unless extensively edited  
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