Translation and validation of the condom self-efficacy scale with Thai adolescents and young adults.
OBJECTIVE
To translate the 14-item Condom Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES) into Thai and to validate the Thai version of the Condom Self-efficacy Scale (CSES-T) among Thai adolescents and young adults.


METHODS
The CSES was translated using a back-translation technique and validated with a cluster-based sample of 425 participants aged 18 to 22 years from eight randomly selected private vocational schools in Bangkok. Participants completed anonymous self-administered scales. Principal component analysis with varimax rotation was conducted to identify latent factors.


RESULTS
Factor analysis indicated three factors: communication, correct use, and consistent use. Items loading on the original CSES also loaded on the same factors of the CSES-T except one item. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients were .85 for the total scale, .70 for consistent use, .79 for correct use, and .80 for communication.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on psychometric properties, the CSES-T is a valid and reliable tool. It is culturally appropriate for Thai young adults. Thai researchers and health care providers can use the CSES-T to assess adolescents' and young adults' self-efficacy to use condoms as well as to further develop and evaluate interventions to increase condom use.
Thato
Sathja
S
Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Nursing, Bangkok, Thailand. sathja_thato@hotmail.com
Hanna
Kathleen M
KM
Rodcumdee
Branom
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003142:Communication; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011594:Psychometrics; D021841:Safe Sex / Q000208:ethnology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D013785:Thailand; D014175:Translating