Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Factors associated with breast cancer screening awareness and Practices of women 
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  
 
Version: 0 Date: 03 Aug 2018  
 
Reviewer: Eugenio Paci  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
This is a well written, clear  and detailed survey about awareness and practice 
concerning breast canecr and its prevention. The sample size is adeguate and major 
indicators are confirming the relationship between greater education a nd awareness. The 
use of effective screening by mammography screening is low, also in this selected 
population.  
 
This evaluation of background is important. However intervention should be 
planned and proposed in future work.  
 
 
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?  
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Unable to assess  
 
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?  
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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 
further assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
 
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