Table 1.

Assessment Items and Scales, Mpondombili HIV and Pregnancy Prevention Intervention in Schools, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Construct and Items	Response Options	Range	α
Behavioral Outcomes
If Sexually Active How old were you the very first time you had sexual intercourse?	If age reported ≥ 13 (1) Otherwise (0)	0–1	–
If Condom Used at Last Intercourse The very last time you had sex, whenever that was, did you or your partner use a condom?	Yes (1) No (0)	0–1	–
If Talked with Partner about Condoms Have you ever talked to your (current) partner about using condoms?	Yes (1) No (0)	0–1	–
Risk Perception
1. My partner or I could get HIV infected if we had sex with no condom. 2. I believe I am at risk of getting pregnant or getting my partner pregnant.	Strongly disagree or disagree (0) Strongly agree or agree (1)	0–1
Perceptions of Peer Behavior
Peer Norms for Sexual Activity 1. Of the girls you know, how many do you think have had sexual intercourse? 2. Of the boys you know, how many do you think have had sexual intercourse?	None (4); A few (3); Some (2); Most/all (1)	2–8	0.62
Peer Norms for Condom Use 1. Of the girls you know, how many do you think ask their partners to use condoms? 2. Of the boys you know, how many do you think use condoms with their girlfriends?	None (4); A few (3); Some (2); Most/all (1)	1–4	–
Gender Beliefs and Values
Beliefs about refusal 1. It is okay for a girl to refuse sex when her boyfriend won’t use a condom. 2. It is okay for a boy to refuse sex when his girlfriend does not want him to use a condom. Rejection of idea that condoms symbolize promiscuity 1. When a boy suggests using a condom, it means he has had sex with many people. 2. When a girl suggests using a condom, it means she has had sex with many people	Strongly disagree (1)- Strongly agree (4) Strongly disagree (1)- Strongly agree (4)	2–8	0.68 0.73
Self-efficacy for safer sex behaviors
1. If I did not want to have sex, I would be able to say no to a partner. 2. I would be able to tell my partner that I would like to use a condom.	Strongly disagree or disagree (0) Strongly agree or agree (1)	0–1	–
HIV Prevention Knowledge If I wanted to have a test for HIV, I would know a place where I could get one.	Yes (1) No (0) Not sure (0)	0–1	–