Structured PREreview of Factors Influencing Voluntary Enrollment in National Health Insurance Funds among Market Vendors: A Case of Mwanza, Tanzania

Does the introduction explain the objective of the research presented in the preprint?

Yes

The introduction is within the context of the objectives. However, it does not look into the perceived benefit of the NHF program and does not state the coverage rate generally.

Are the methods well-suited for this research?

Somewhat appropriate

The methods, to some extent, are well suited for objectives. However, the authors do not appropriately describe the population characteristics in terms of gender or the total population of the market they are drawing from, product sold, or age. The inclusion and exclusion were not well addressed. The information of the data collectors is missing in terms of their qualifications and training. The sample size calculation was not well captured. The questionnaire was not piloted. The proportion of participants across the three markets were not clearly stated.

Are the conclusions supported by the data?

Highly supported

The conclusion are highly supported by the data

Are the data presentations, including visualizations, well-suited to represent the data?

Somewhat appropriate and clear

There were only tables, but no visual presentation or display of the data generated in the study.

How clearly do the authors discuss, explain, and interpret their findings and potential next steps for the research?

Somewhat clearly

The discussion was well presented. However, they did state their gaps in method but do not capture limitation to their findings, which will better provide insight to future research

Is the preprint likely to advance academic knowledge?

Highly likely

It contributes to sustainability and advancement.

Would it benefit from language editing?

No

Only few errors were noted. We recommend checking for typographical error

Would you recommend this preprint to others?

Yes, but it needs to be improved

With the point noted initially in the previous sections suggesting a need for an improvement in the article

Is it ready for attention from an editor, publisher or broader audience?

Yes, after minor changes

To effect the observations made

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.