Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of a Brief Scale of the Condom Use Self-Efficacy for Spanish-Speaking People

Background. Studies have shown the role played by perceived self-efficacy in explaining condom negotiation and condom use. Aims. The factorial structure and the psychometric properties of the Brief Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale are presented. Method. The study included 368 men and 456 women aged 17...

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Published in:Health education & behavior 2019-04, Vol.46 (2), p.295-303
Main Authors: Gil-Llario, María-Dolores, Morell-Mengual, Vicente, Ruiz-Palomino, Estefanía, Ballester-Arnal, Rafael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adolescents
Adults
Barrier methods
Condom Use Self-Efficacy
Condoms
Confirmatory factor analysis
Contraception
Convergent validity
Discriminant analysis
Effectiveness
Exploratory factor analysis
Factor Analysis
Fear & phobias
Foreign Countries
Health Behavior
Impulsive behavior
Measures (Individuals)
Negotiation
Psychometrics
Quantitative psychology
Questionnaires
Rejection (Psychology)
Self Control
Self Efficacy
Sexuality
Spanish Speaking
Validity
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Summary:Background. Studies have shown the role played by perceived self-efficacy in explaining condom negotiation and condom use. Aims. The factorial structure and the psychometric properties of the Brief Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale are presented. Method. The study included 368 men and 456 women aged 17 to 55 years (Mage = 25.01, SD = 6.93). Results. Exploratory factor analysis yielded three factors: fear of rejection, impulse control, and condom acquisition and negotiation, which together accounted for 68% of the total variance. That structure was confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach’s alpha for the Brief Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale was .71. The scale provided adequate convergent validity, and positive correlations were observed between self-reported condom use and self-efficacy for use of other barrier methods. Discussion. This brief instrument could be a useful and appropriate measure to assess the types of condom use self-efficacy that occur at the different moments of a sexual relationship.
ISSN:1090-1981
1552-6127
DOI:10.1177/1090198118806964