Table 2.
Summary of measures.
| Scale | Theory | # of items | Scale measurement | Derivation of score | Cronbach’s alpha (α) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intention | TRA | 1 | Binary | n/a | n/a |
| Subjective norms | TRA | 5 | 5-pt Likert Scale based on Likelihood | Mean score | 0.85 |
| Perceived susceptibility | HBM | 4 | 5-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.86 |
| Perceived severity | HBM | 3 | 5-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.84 |
| Perceived benefits | HBM | 4 | 5-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.84 |
| Perceived barriers | HBM | 10 | 5-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.78 |
| Culture: present-time orientation | TRA | 4 | 4-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.86 |
| Culture: future-time orientation | TRA | 5 | 4-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.70 |
| Culture: collectivism | TRA | 5 | 4-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.85 |
| Culture: spirituality | TRA | 9 | 4-pt Likert Scale based on agreement | Mean score | 0.90 |
| Knowledge | TRA | 10 | True/False/Unsure | Mean score | 0.75 |
Note: A greater intent of mothers to vaccinate their daughters against HPV is indicated by higher scores. TRA stands for Theory of Reasoned Action and HBM stands for Health Belief Model.