Table 2.
Summaries of Composite Index Measures of IMB Constructs and Social Influences.
Composite Index Measures | Number of Item in the Measure | Sample Item in the Measure | Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient |
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IMB measures | |||
HIV information | 16 | HIV cannot be transmitted through hug or sharing of utensils | 0.62 |
Prevention intentions (stable partner) | 7 | Will discuss condom use before sex | 0.82 |
Prevention intentions (non-stable partner) | 7 | Will discuss condom use before sex | 0.76 |
Negative attitude toward condom | 6 | Condom use is troublesome | 0.87 |
Self-efficacy in condom use (stable partner) | 7 | Persuade the partner to only have sex with a condom | 0.87 |
Self-efficacy in condom use (non-stable partner) | 7 | Persuade the partner to only have sex with a condom | 0.83 |
Social influence measure | |||
Traditional gender norms | 12 | Ignorance is a virtue for women | 0.73 |
Peer discussion of prevention | 7 | Talk about HIV/STIs | 0.86 |
Peer support for condom use (stable partner) | 4 | My friends think I should carry condoms all the times just in case | 0.84 |
Peer support for condom use (non-stable partner) | 4 | My friends think I should carry condoms all the times just in case | 0.85 |
Lack of relationship power | 7 | To use or not to use a condom is up to my partner | 0.69 |
Venue support | 11 | The management team regularly reminds us of STD/HIV risks | 0.86 |