title: Further validation of the AIDS Attitude Scale.
abstract: The AIDS Attitude Scale (AAS) is a self-report measure of attitude toward persons with AIDS. Since its introduction in 1992, the AAS has been used in over 30 research studies. Initial psychometric estimates of reliability and validity for the scale were supportive. This report summarizes emerging psychometric data from a broad range of samples. These data offer additional support for the internal consistency and stability of the two dimensions underlying the scale, as well as documenting the factorial and construct validity of the AAS.
authors.affiliation: Center for Nursing Research, School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2026, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Froman
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Owen
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce