Psychometric properties of a pictorial scale measuring correct condom use.
This study was designed to assess the psychometric properties of a pictorial scale of correct condom use (PSCCU) using data from female sex workers (FSWs) in China. The psychometric properties assessed in this study include construct validity by correlations and known-group validation. The study sample included 396 FSWs in Guangxi, China. The results demonstrate adequate validity of the PSCCU among the study population. FSWs with a higher level of education scored significantly higher on the PSCCU than those with a lower level of education. FSWs who self-reported appropriate condom use with stable partners scored significantly higher on PSCCU than their counterparts. The PSCCU should provide HIV/STI prevention researchers and practitioners with a valid alternative assessment tool among high-risk populations, especially in resource-limited settings.
Prevention Research Center, Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Hutzel Building, 4707 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. youliqing@hotmail.com
Qing
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Li
Xiaoming
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Li
Bonita
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Stanton
Bo
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Wang
D000328:Adult; D002681:China; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011477:Sex Work; D012747:Sexual Partners; D055815:Young Adult