Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive utilization among married women at Dabat 
Health and Demographic Surveillance System Site, northwest Ethiopia  
 
Version: 0 Date: 29 Dec 2017  
 
Reviewer: Sarah Saleem  
 
Reviewer's rep ort: 
 
It is a well written document and has all the elements o f reasonable analysis. However, I find the 
information given in the manuscript as very basic and already known. The factors which are 
associated with modern methods of contraceptive use are now looked very much in -depth and 
ample literature is available. t his paper to me is not adding new information to the already 
existing knowledge. My few comments specific to this manuscript are as follows;  
Background: On page 3 , line 51 it will be interesting for the reader to know the current fertility 
rate and popula tion growth rate for Ethiopia  
Variables: it will be nice to have additional information on continuity in use of a method once 
started, information on method switch over, removal rates implants or IUCD  
Information on percentage of women using modern methods  with total number MWRA in 
denominator is generally used to show prevalence of use of different methods  
If available, information on access factors such as cost, availability, distance to cover etc. will 
add value to the information  
It is suggested to chan ge the word 'live children' to 'living children'  
on page 7 under the sub heading of Contraceptive utilization, line 3 from above authors write -
Majority of respondents use injectable - these are not respondents these are contraceptive users, 
kindly make the  change . Make this change in table 2 as well  
Conclusion and recommendations are vague. These should specifically address the factors which 
were identified in multivariate analysis.   
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?  
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.  
 
No 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manuscript or would you recommend an  
additional statistical review?  
If an additiona l 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  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
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