Reviewer’s report  
 
Title: Culturally -adapted cognitive behavioural therapy based intervent ion for maternal 
depression: A mixed -methods feasibility study.  
 
Version: 0 Date: 26 Jun 2018  
 
Reviewer: Reviewer 2  
 
Reviewer's report:  
 
"PEER REVIEWER COMMENTS: To view the full report from the academic peer reviewer, 
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REVIEWER COMMENTS FROM REPORT: This is an interesting study with important results.  
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS/SUGGESTIONS:  
 
Although the manuscript is generally well written, there are some areas that need English 
language revision . This reviewer would suggest the inclusion of Cronbach alpha levels for the 
tools for the sample. Often in qualitative studies, direct quotes from the participants are included 
in support of the themes. It would be important to identify how many of the pa rticipants were 
still on antidepressants. What did the researchers do with the data on domestic violence? What is 
GCSE related education level? Did the number of sessions attended impact improvement in 
scores? That should be identified."  
 
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 manuscript or would you recommend an 
additional statistical review?  
If an additional statistical review is recommended, please specify what aspects require  further 
assessment in your comments to the editors.  
 
Not relevant to thi s manuscript  
 
Quality of written English  
Please indicate the quality of language in the manuscript:  
 
Needs some language corrections before being published  
 
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