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. 2017 Mar 23;14(4):339. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14040339

Table 1.

Overview of scale measures with examples.

Measures and Example Items Number of Items Min Score Max Score Cronbach’s Alpha (α)/Pearson’s r
Attitudes towards using a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months
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    Using a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months is something that is good

5 1 5 0.81
Subjective Norms towards using a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months
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    Most people who are important to me think that using a condom for every sexual encounter consistently in the next three months is a good thing

5 1 5 0.88
Perceived Behavioral Control towards using a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months
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    For me to use a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months is possible

3 1 5 0.70
Intentions towards using a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months
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    I intend to use a condom consistently for every sexual encounter in the next three months

6 1 5 0.92
Attitudes towards reducing overall alcohol and drug intake
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    Reducing overall drug and alcohol intake to only one day a week in the next three months is something that is wise

6 1 5 0.84
Subjective Norms towards reducing overall alcohol and drug intake
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    Most people who are important to me think that reducing overall drug and alcohol intake to only one day a week in the next three months is a good thing

5 1 5 0.84
Perceived Behavioral Control towards reducing overall alcohol and drug intake
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    For me to reduce overall drug and alcohol intake to only one day a week in the next three months is possible

3 1 5 0.66
Intentions towards reducing overall alcohol and drug intake
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    I intend to reduce overall drug and alcohol intake to only one day a week in the next three months

7 1 5 0.93
Attitudes towards behaving as a responsible man
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    A responsible man is someone who has to discipline his wife/partner when necessary using physical force

2 1 5 0.59
Subjective norms towards behaving as a responsible man
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    Most of your community members think that a responsible man is someone who has to discipline his wife/partner when necessary using physical force.

2 1 5 0.73
Perceived Behavioral Control towards behaving as a responsible man
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    How confident are you that you will be able to look after your partner’s wellbeing?

2 1 5 0.42
Intentions towards behaving as a responsible man
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    I intend to discipline my wife/partner when necessary using physical force in the next three months

1 1 5 -