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Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the contraceptive knowledge assessment scale in college students

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To translate and revise the Contraceptive Knowledge Assessment (CKA) scale and apply it to Chinese college male/female students. After cross-cultural adjustment of the source scale, the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the scale were tested. STUDY DESIGN: This study utilized a cross-sectional research design. Translation, cognitive interviews and a psychometric evaluation were carried out. A survey was then conducted among 388 college students in Shanghai to test the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the CKA scale. RESULTS: There were 22 items in the Chinese version. Factor analysis extracted 8 common factors, with a cumulative contribution rate of 58.923%, and 3 items were eliminated. The Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.793, and the test-retest reliability Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.743. CONCLUSION: The Chinese version of the CKA scale has good reliability and validity and is suitable for assessing the level of contraceptive knowledge.

Source: BMC Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20337-8

Authors: Jiayang Zhang, Maoting Tian, Lei Xu

Institutions: Fudan University, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Health and Contraception

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,190