Table 1 Description of the research instrument
Constructs | No. of Items (scale) | Scoring (Range) | Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) | Sample item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perceived susceptibility | 5 items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.86 | Prison is a hazardous environment and if I do not take enough care I may get infected with HIV. |
Perceived severity | 6 items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.85 | If I am infected with HIV, I may die sooner than expected. |
Perceived Benefits | 5 items (Rating Scale Question) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.78 | Using protectives in sex affairs prevents the infection with the disease. |
Perceived Barriers | 7 items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.86 | It is hard to access disposable syringes in prison |
Self-efficacy | 5items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.80 | I can use disposable syringes for injection of drugs. |
Behavior | 8 Item (Numeric Text Question) | Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2, No idea = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly Agree = 5 | 0.84 | I avoid anal sex without any protectives. |