Table 3.
Descriptive statistics for the HSSC-8 and its three subscales (N = 58)
| Scale (Possible range) | n | Min- max | Mean scale score (SD) | Floor/ ceiling effects a (%) | Reliability (α) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSSC-8 (8–32) |
52 |
10-30 |
17.44 (5.13) |
0/0 |
0.81 |
| Disclosure concerns (2–8) |
56 |
2-8 |
6.64 (1.52) |
1.8/41.1 |
0.55 |
| Negative self-image (3–12) |
58 |
3-11 |
4.33 (2.16) |
58.6/0 |
0.78 |
| Public attitudes (3–12) | 53 | 3-12 | 6.51 (2.85) | 18.9/5.7 | 0.80 |
Abbreviations: HSSC-8 = HIV Stigma Scale for Children, aPercentage of responses at the minimum or maximum value of the scale.