JerMa88/BMC_Womens_Health_Peer_Reviews huggingface dataset:
Title: Gender-based violence and its associated factors among internally displaced women in
Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Version: 1 Date: 31 Jan 2023
Reviewer:  Filippo Alberto Ferrari
Reviewer's report:
Dear respectable Editor,
I am grateful to have the opportunity to review the manuscript entitled “Gender-based violence
and its associated factors among internally displaced women in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-
sectional study”. I appreciated the effort tof the authors to focus on a such critical topic.
Nonetheless, some reflections are needed before publication:
- I suggest to shorten he Introduction. In particular provide a brief description of Ethiopia and
the problem of GBV in other countries or studies. Move to the discussion section the results
with percentages and numeric results.
- This passage may be considered a conclusion and could be feasible for the final part of the
Discussion “Evidence on the magnitude of GBV and its contributing factors is fundamental to
designing interventions andestablishing supporting mechanisms for women affected by GBV”
- The aim of a study needs to be clear and easily identified by the readers. I advice to reformulate
at the end of the Introduction.
- Methods are well described and enrolling process is adequate. Tables are helpful for the
understanding of the results
- I suggest to provide in the Supplementary material the complete version of tools used to collect
the data.
- Reporting the prevalence of depression and anxiety disease consider the percentage of patients
actually in treatment or report its lack.
- “This could be further explained by a culture that defines beauty inyoung women could make
them get the attention of perpetrators to commit rape and sexual violence”. I suggest to go deeper
in the Basile et al work and reformulate this sentence.
- “This could be explained by the lower opportunity for socialization for married women with
males than single or unmarried women”. This is a personal consideration of the authors and I
advice to clarify ( i.e. “We may speculate; In our opinion”)
- The GBV association with alcohol was related to daily use or binge drinking? Any conclusion
could me made?
- I suggest to add in the Discussion the description of Government or private initiatives to manage
the problem or to provide possible indication for educational program.
Title: Contributing factors for urban-rural inequalities in unmet need for family planning among
reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: A Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition analysis
Version: 1 Date: 22 Nov 2022
Reviewer's report:
Dear editors for BMC Women's Health
Thank you for allowing me to review this paper. The paper is addressed an important public
health topic. I have provided some comments as outlined below.
General comment
Abstract
Background: in this section, you should incorporate the magnitude, and consequence of the
problem, and please try to focus on your objective, so some terms are general and unrelated to
your objectives, please try to focus on your objective.
Method: from line number 36-39 it is too lengthy & tries to trim unnecessary sentence like
“: Materialist (education, wealth index, region), cultural-behavioral (religion, media exposure),
and psychosocial (marital status, parity, attended family planning services with a health provider,
community support) theoretical mechanisms of explanation for urban-rural inequalities in unmet
FP needs were assessed using cross-sectional information of 8811 reproductive-aged women
from the nationally representative 2019 Ethiopian Performance Monitoring for Action (PMA)
data.” In addition to this, please figure out your total weighted sample size and also write focused
on the parameter that you have used in the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition analysis.
Method section in sub-section explanatory variable. Line numbers 146, “material factors”
replace “socio-economics factors” and you need to change entire the document.
Line number 151, “…..wealth quintile (where the 1st represents the poorest and the 5th the
richest)”   needs to be revised to make meaning. For instance, 1st represents the poorest, 2nd
represents poor……. And also needs a revision of entire the document especially, the wealth
quantile, you should remove 1st quantile and replace the poorest, till 5th quantile.
Line number 168, “living with a partner” replaces “married”
From line number 196-197, “The variance inflation factor (VIF) was also assessed to determine
the multicollinearity among the included explanatory variables and all the explanatory variables
have a VIF value of less than 3.” Please cite the appropriate citation
The study combines and uses a large dataset from the region and hence can generate country
comparisons and inform wider policies within the region. The discussions however have not
mentioned any policy efforts or programs to reduce unmet needs for FP.
Results from the key objective have been delegated to the appendix. Description of results
generally do not read right and the statements remain confusing. There is a need to rewrite this
section with the correct interpretation of categories compared to the base category. For example,
in line 216:
“Among Muslim women included in the study, a majority (77%) were from the rural areas”.  It’s
also helpful to highlight key results from the tables under the description of results and avoid
repeating all the contents in the tables.
Overall, the discussion is shallow and is a repetition of the results. Furthermore,  it needs some
work on the language
Title: Contributing factors for urban-rural inequalities in unmet need for family planning among
reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: A Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition analysis
Version: 1 Date: 27 Dec 2022
Reviewer:  Getnet Mitike Kassie
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript is well written and provides evidence to explain urban-rural discrepancies in
unmet need for family planning.  Most
1. Title:  it's better if the title of the paper reflects the objectives and rationale for the study i.e.
highlight on identification of factors affecting urban-rural inequality in unmet need for family
planning. This is well described in the rationale as well as recommendations.
2. In the methods section: The  total enumeration areas is 265 and from each EA 35 HHs are
chosen which means the total number of HHs is 9275.  Here it indicates 9254 HHs- please
account for the difference, 21 HHs based on  the expected.
3. One of my major concerns is the categorization of variables:  For instance psychosocial
variables include - attending FP services with a provider which is more of a health system or
services factor while parity is a maternal factor. Similarly media exposure could be in a different
category.  Revising the categories could make it more informative. I don't think this will change
the results.
4.  Methods, Line 36:  Use material consistently.  edit materialist
5.  Discussion, Line 274-277: The observation of reduced gaps for primiparas may not explained
by improved MCH services in rural areas. For instance it may be related to total fertility rate. For
example in Addis Ababa which is the capital city of Ethiopia, the TFR is below replacement.
6. Discussion: partner support - Line 282-284:  There could be other explanations as well. For
instance - women in urban areas have more financial freedom -employed and husbands in urban
areas could be more educated than in rural.
7. Conclusion, Line 342-343: lack of informative categorization overshadows the most
important conclusion.
Title: Contributing factors for urban-rural inequalities in unmet need for family planning among
reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: A Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition analysis
Version: 1 Date: 03 Jan 2023
Reviewer's report:
In general, this is an exciting study and the authors have used a unique dataset employing cutting-
edge methodology, especially the statistical approach. Sufficient information about the previous
studies is presented for the audience to follow the present study’s justification and methods. The
methods are generally appropriate.
Major Revisions:
1. The theory providing an analytical lens for the study should be provided e.g. “Theory of
Planned Behaviour by Ajzen is one of those theories.”
2. Details and provision of justification for the use of Blinder-Oaxaca method should be
provided.
3. Blinder Oaxaca can be used with binary outcome variables to estimate the models using
logit or probit. Which of these was used; logit or probit? Information about this type of
regression model is lacking as this will improve readers’ understanding of the concept and
possible replicability. The authors should provide the equation showing relationship between
these variables.
4. The three explanatory variables (material, cultural-behaviour and psychosocial) used were
not conceptualized adequately. Are they authors’ thoughts or adapted from previous studies?
This should be clearly stated. Moreso, each of these was not fully exhausted. For instance,
material should be more than education, wealth and region used; e.g. ownership of a house or
landed property, livestock etc as available in the dataset should be included. Regarding cultural
behaviour, variable such as ethnicity is very important to be included. All the variables under
psychosocial support are demographic variables except perceived community support. This
further strengthens the need to provide how the three explanatory variables came up.
If the above concerns were addressed, the authors will make a systematic contribution to the
research literature on contraceptives. Given these limitations, the manuscript requires major
revisions.
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 1 Date: 25 Feb 2023
Reviewer:  Violante di Donato
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled "Association between obesity and Cervical
Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case control study in south western Uganda" which
falls within the aim of the Journal.
Indeed, the topic is of the utmost importance given the efforts made by the WHO for the
prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer and precancerous cervical lesions.
Nevertheless, authors should clarify some point and improve the discussion citing relevant and
novel key articles about the topic.
- The whole text should be corrected by a native English speaker in order to make the work
clearer and more readable.
-Typos errors should be corrected.
- The tables must be modified to make them clear: the columns are not aligned so it is difficult
to interpret the content.
-Inclusion/exclusion criteria should be better clarified by extending their description.
-The introduction should be extended and completed. I find interesting to include a reference to
the risk of persistence/recurrence after primary conization (see PMID: 35455328).
- Discussions can be expanded and improved by citing relevant articles (I suggest authors to
read and insert in references the following article PMID: 33514481).
Considered all these points, I think it could be of interest for the readers and, in my opinion, it
deserves the priority to be published after minor revisions.
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 1 Date: 25 Feb 2023
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
Authors presented a study to investigate the association of obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial
Neoplasia.
I would suggest to take into account the following minor recommendations:
- I suggest another round of language revision, in order to correct few typos and improve
readability.
- An assessment of the current state of the art of therapeutic HPV vaccines and the inhibition of
immune checkpoints as a new approach to HPV infection and its precancerous lesions may be
useful (PMID: 29958629; PMID: 33271963).
-Tables’ layout could be improved.
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 3 Date: 12 Mar 2023
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
In my honest opinion, the authors have responded satisfactorily to the reviewers’ criticisms.
The manuscript is well written and falls within the aim of this Journal.
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 3 Date: 12 Mar 2023
Reviewer:  Violante di Donato
Reviewer's report:
I thank the authors for modifying the manuscript according to my suggestions. I believe that the
quality of the manuscript has improved and that it is more complete and flowing. So I think that
the manuscript has priority to be published.
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 3 Date: 13 Mar 2023
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors,
Thank you for this good revision.
There is one point left, which I do encourage you to revise, and it concerns table 5 (former table
6) - see point 5 in the pdf for your answers to the editor.
As already said in my previous comments, since you adjust for other variables, it would be
good also to show the association (or lack of) of other variables with CIN. Indeed, a study like
yours, which initially explores the association of a specific exposure (obesity in your case) with
CIN, can trigger the finding of other exposures that are associated with CIN, even if you initial
research question does not find a definitive answer.
Best regards
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 6 Date: 28 Mar 2023
Reviewer's report:
Dear Authors,
thank you for revisiting your analysis and adjusting table 5. You'll have noticed that indeed there
are other factors ("known" and maybe "unknown") that are associated with CIN.
No further comments from my side.
Warmest regards
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 6 Date: 28 Mar 2023
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors, thank you for sending me the corrected manuscript.
I read your work with great interest and pleasure. The work with the changes made after my
advices and those of the other reviewers is complete and, in my opinion, ready for publication
Title: Association between obesity and Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Results from a case
control study in south western Uganda
Version: 6 Date: 28 Mar 2023
Reviewer:  Violante di Donato
Reviewer's report:
In my honest opinion, the authors have responded satisfactorily to the reviewers’ criticisms.
The manuscript is well written and falls within the aim of this Journal.
Title: Spanish menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation
Version: 2 Date: 03 Jan 2023
Reviewer:  Mehjabin Tishan Mahfuz
Reviewer's report:
The manuscript is essential addition to the on-going movement to improve menstrual hygiene
education. The struggle is similar in both high income and low-income countries. The draft needs
minor revisions on language, such as starting the sentence with a number. The limitation could
also include the inability to include qualitative data and verification of accounts.
The manuscript could also benefit from a chart or more details on the content of the curricula
in Spain or a bit more detail on the type of information included in the text books, and on the
national-level legislation.
Overall, the manuscript is timely and has important information.
Title: Spanish menstrual literacy and experiences of menstruation
Version: 2 Date: 07 Jan 2023
Reviewer:  Neda Mohammadinia
Reviewer's report:
-Dear author(s),
This study was interesting and valuable but you should pay attention to the following points,
please.
1- The article is very long (8200words) and usually the original articles are 3000-5000words.the
introduction and discussion have been written very long.
You have Good and expressive tables and graphs,in the results section,So ,do not need a detailed
explanation because the readers perceive it as easy-reading, as compared to reading a verbose
account of the same content. These display items will provide them with a larger amount of
information in a shorter time span and reduce the length of the manuscript.It is better to use
Vancouver reference writing method to reduce the length of the manuscript
2- The aim of the study is not mentioned at the end of the introduction.please, add it.
3- According to the date of the conducting research, is the code of ethics after the study?
P01_24_03_2022, 29 April 2022
The survey was conducted between May 2021 and January 2022.
4- Tables should be in the results section, not in the methodology. Material and methods include
cite and time of conducted survey , to determine the sample size, include and exclude criteria,
data collection  method, data analysis method. And ethical code.All of them in a concise form.
5- According to this paragraph in your article" The content validity of the questionnaire
was initially tested on a sample of 45 people (both PWM and PWDNM) of different ages
and backgrounds residing in Spain. Feedback was provided by experienced social science
researchers who helped refine the wording and assess the suitability of the questions".
The According to the topic of your study, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire should
be checked and confirmed by people with health education,obstetrics or gynecology expertise.
6- According to  this paragraph in conclusion" respondents desired more information on pain
management and potential menstrual disorders, e.g., how to prevent or treat pain and menstrual
discomfort beyond contraceptives, a better understanding of the menstrual cycle and its changes
during the lifespan, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, how to recognize what is ‘abnormal’
bleeding; how much pain is ‘normal’ during menstruation, and the need for more information
on specific disorders" , It is very important to state the results related to the knowledge of the
the mentioned cases in the one table( for example : Knowledge about premenstrual syndrome,
normal and abnormal bleeding in menstrual period, methods of pain control,…in participants)
7- The explanation of the table should not appear in its title. The title of table 1: Frequency of
the reported emotions experienced at menarch by the respondents’ decade of birth
.
8-"Disclosure statement and Paper context "are not in format of journal articles but you should
add "abbreviation part" to the  article after conclusion, please.
9-Please, references before 2012 have been deleted and replaced with newer references unless
they are necessary.
Title: Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and associated factors in gypsy and quilombola
women
Version: 2 Date: 02 Aug 2022
Reviewer's report:
The aim of the study was to analyze the frequency of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
in minority groups in gypsy and quilombola women. The subject of work in the era of growing
number of malignant neoplasms incidence is extremely important. The analyzed ethnic groups
had a high frequency of HPV infection, higher than reported in other studies published in Brazil
and the northeastern region. Cases of minor cytological changes (atypia) were related to HPV
infection. Most of the women infected with HPV had multiple infections with a predominance
of high-risk HPV genotypes, the most common of which was HPV-16. Higher risk of HPV
infection and developing cytological atypia were observed in quilombola women than gypsy
women. The structure and layout of presented work are appropriate for the publication. The
authors introduce the reader to the aspects of HPV, clinical significance and its role among
the examined minority of women who have difficulties with accessing healthcare services . In
conclusion, the selection of research tools is correct.
Title: Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and associated factors in gypsy and quilombola
women
Version: 2 Date: 13 Aug 2022
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
I read with great interest the Manuscript titled “Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and
associated factors in gypsy and quilombola women".
In my honest opinion, the topic is interesting enough to attract the readers’ attention.
Nevertheless, authors should clarify some point and improve the discussion citing relevant and
novel key articles about the topic.
- Manuscript should be further revised by a native English speaker to improve clarity and
readability (some words are in the original language); abbreviations and grammatical errors in
the manuscript should be revised and corrected.
- Although it is a retrospective analysis, Inclusion/exclusion criteria should be better clarified
by extending their description, in particular for patients under the age of 18, if included.
- As well it must be better described the technique; provide data sources and details of assessment
methods.
-I find interesting to specify how the pandemic caused by covid 19 influenced the study.
-Was used a validated questionnaire ? Specify it.
-The results are unclear so they must be reformulated.
-To improve comparison with existing literature, authors should amplify references: (see PMID:
29958629; 35455328)
-I suggest also authors to not repeat some concepts more than once .
-Authors should better organize the discussion section following this ideal structure: main
findings of the study, strength and limitations of the study, implications and comparison with
literature, future directions.
Considering all these points,I think that this manuscript could be of interest for the  readers of
this Journal after major revisions.
Title: Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and associated factors in gypsy and quilombola
women
Version: 6 Date: 26 Oct 2022
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to preview this interesting work.
In my opinion, the topic is interesting enough to attract the readers’ attention; methodology is
accurate and conclusions are clear and supported by the data analysis. Discussions have been
improved.
In conclusion, after the corrections performed by the authors the quality of the work is greatly
implemented.
The author’s name on line 300 and 302 is incorrect, I advise authors to correct the typo.
Considered all this points, I think it could be of interest for the readers and, in my opinion, it
deserves the priority to be published.
Title: Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and associated factors in gypsy and quilombola
women
Version: 6 Date: 08 Nov 2022
Reviewer's report:
The aim of the work was properly presented. The work is very interesting, it provides many rich
conclusions. The aim of the study was correctly  The structure and layout of presented work are
appropriate for the publication. The authors introduce the reader to the aspects of HPV, clinical
significance and its role among the examined minority of women who have difficulties with
accessing healthcare services . In conclusion, the selection of research tools is correct.
Title: Frequency of Human Papilomavirus and associated factors in gypsy and quilombola
women
Version: 10 Date: 17 Dec 2022
Reviewer:  Tullio Golia D'auge
Reviewer's report:
Dear authors, thank you for sending me the correct manuscript.
I read your work with great interest and pleasure.
-Reference number 21 is still incorrect. Find attached the correct reference.
-This is the correction of the line 294: Bogani proposed a nomogram...
Bogani G, Lalli L, Sopracordevole F, Ciavattini A, Ghelardi A, Simoncini T, Plotti F, et
al. Development of a Nomogram Predicting the Risk of Persistence/Recurrence of Cervical
Dysplasia. Vaccines (Basel). 2022 Apr 9;10(4):579. doi: 10.3390/vaccines10040579.