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Table 5 Component matrix of 10-item condom attitudes scale (n = 878)

From: Cross-cultural adaptation of the short-form condom attitude scale: validity assessment in a sub-sample of rural-to-urban migrant workers in Bangladesh

No.

Items

Component

1

2

1

Condoms are uncomfortable

.873

-.380

2

The idea of using condoms does not appeal to me

.768

-.412

3

Using condoms make sex un-enjoyable

.831

-.331

4

Proper use of condoms enhance sexual pleasure

.874

.198

5

Would avoid using condom if possible

.668

.542

6

I just don’t like the idea of using condoms

.787

-.08

7

Men who use condoms show concern and responsibility to their partner(s)

.846

.096

8

Using condoms are unmanly

.754

-.094

9

Condoms are the best way to protect myself from HIV and against other STIs

.770

.0163

10

Suggestion from a partner to use a condom mean that she doesn’t trust her partner

.876

-.234

  1. Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10 are scored negatively. Items 4, 7 and 9 are scored positively.