Reviewer ’s report  
 
Title: Effectiveness of a Culturally Tailored SMS Alcohol Inte rvention for Same -Sex Attracted 
Women: Protocol for an RCT  
 
Version: 1 Date: 31 Dec 2018  
 
Reviewer: Toby Lea  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
I'm happy with the revisions the authors have ma de to the manuscript. There were two small 
things I noticed. 1) In the last box in Figure 1, there is a grammatical error - "be interview". 2) I 
think the inclusion of transgender men needs a little more explanation as this is a study of same -
sex attracted  women. I am assuming transgender men are included as many trans men are 
involved in lesbian and queer women's communities prior to transitioning, but I think the authors 
need to explain their rationale.  
 
 
 
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 ? 
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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 t he manus cript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please speci fy what aspects require further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
I am able to assess the statistics  
 
Quality of written English  
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Acceptable  
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