Reviewer’ s report
Title: A Qualitative Study on Reasons for Early Removal of Implanon among Users in Arba
Minch Town, Gamo Goffa Zone, South Ethiopia: A Phenomenological Approach
Version: 2Date: 31 Oct 2019
Reviewer: Emmanuel Morhe
Reviewer's report:
The authors are commended for their effort. A few issues require some clarification.1.Page 4;
lines 13&14: it is a national contraceptive policy? Please, it should be stated more clearly.2.Forclarity, ''implanom removal'' on page 5 line 23 may be made ''early implanom removal.'' 3.Page 5;lines 25-46: the highlighted portion has not added much to the needed message. Please,delete.4.Page 11; lines 17-39 discussed literature and has not added much to what has already beensaid. It may be deleted.5.Please, add limitations of the study to the discussion.
Are the methods appropriate and well described?
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YesDoes the work include the necessary controls?
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No
Are the conclusions drawn adequately supported by the data shown?
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YesAre 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 furtherassessment in your comments to the editors.
Not relevant to this manuscriptQuality of written English
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Needs some language corrections before being published
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