Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Contraceptive use and method preference among HIV -positive women in Amhara Region, 
Ethiopia  
 
Version: 1 Date: 09 Apr 2018  
 
Reviewer: Abiodun Fakokunde  
 
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A very good basis for the study in terms of topic  and need. Good statistical approach and well 
spread to all facilities within the area being studied. Sample size adequate for the purpose of the 
study. Sampling  technique is applicable.  
Areas for further information: What proportion of studied populatio n are practicing abstinence. 
This has a lot of bearing on the contraceptive usage. About 2/3 of the study population do not 
wish to have children any more thus they are the relevant group for analysis. Those who are 
planning to have children probably would  not want contraception at the time. The age range for 
the study is rather wide and too many variables were analysed, this has watered down the impact 
of the study. Needs a bit more tidying up to focus on population in need of the intervention i.e 
those wh o do not want to have children any more.  
Discussion points in some areas were presumptive rather than facts - some of the comments need 
to be substantiated with references. It will be nice to know prevalence of contraceptive use in the 
local population bei ng studied especially in women with no HIV disease  
Overall a good paper but needs some modification to improve its impact on knowledge.  
Are the methods appropriate and well described?  
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Yes 
 
Does 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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No 
 
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I am able to assess the statistics  
 
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Acceptable  
 
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