Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Sexual Risk Behavior and Substance Use among Young, Diverse Women Seeking Care at 
a Reproductive Health Clinic  
 
Version: 1 Date: 17 Dec 2018  
 
Reviewer: Reviewer 2  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
REVISION ASSESSMENT FROM THE ACADEMIC PEE R REVIEWER:  
 
Has the author addressed your concerns sufficiently for you to now recommend the work as a 
technically sound contribution? Yes  
 
Reviewer comments: I believe that the new version of this paper is stronger and h ighly suitable 
for publication.  I think that there is a greater clarity around definitions and measurement.  
Although I personally found the paper of good quality originally, I am now convinced that it has 
improved.  
 
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.  
 
Yes 
 
Are you able to assess any statistics in the manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects req uire further  
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to this manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Acceptable  
 
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