Condom-use skills checklist: a proxy for assessing condom-use knowledge and skills when direct observation is not possible

B Stanton, L Deveaux, S Lunn, S Yu, N Brathwaite, X Li, L Cottrell, C Harris, R Clemens, S Marshall, B Stanton, L Deveaux, S Lunn, S Yu, N Brathwaite, X Li, L Cottrell, C Harris, R Clemens, S Marshall

Abstract

Because of the continued importance of correct condom-use in controlling the HIV epidemic and the limited availability of tools for assessing correct condom-use, methods for assessing condom-application skills, especially when direct observation is not feasible, are needed. Accordingly, in the context of a high-risk population (The Bahamas) for HIV, a 17-item scale--the Condom-use Skills Checklist (CUSC)--was developed for use among young adolescents and adults. The rationale and approach to developing the scale and some measures of internal consistency, construct validity, and criterion-related validity have been described. It is concluded that the scale offers a reasonable alternative to direct observation among older subjects and that further development may make it more useful among pre-adolescents.

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