Table 2.
Self-injection social norms scale items and properties
| Item | Exploratory Factor Analysis Loading | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| How many people in your community believe it is acceptable for women to administer the DMPA-SC self-injectable to themselves? | 0.50 | 2.52 (1.00) |
| How many married women in your community administer the DMPA-SC self-injectable to themselves? | 0.77 | 2.11 (.91) |
| How many unmarried women in your community administer DMPA-SC self-injectable to themselves? | 0.77 | 2.12 (.93) |
| How many adolescent girls in your community administer the DMPA-SC self-injectable to themselves? | 0.65 | 1.95 (.91) |
| Overall mean score | N/A | 2.19 (CI: 2.16—2.22) |
Response Options (5-point scale from 1–5). Higher scores = more positive self-injection social norms. Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.78