An objective test of AIDS risk behavior knowledge: scale development, validation, and norms. J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry 1989 Sep;20(3):227-34
Date
09/01/1989Pubmed ID
2632590DOI
10.1016/0005-7916(89)90027-xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0024934776 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 111 CitationsAbstract
Efforts to curtail the spread of AIDS emphasize changing risk practices. An objective measure of practical knowledge about AIDS risk behaviors can permit the more accurate assessment of the impact of such prevention programs. This paper describes the construction of a standardized 40-item test of AIDS risk behavior knowledge and presents data on the validity, reliability, and psychometric characteristics of the measure in addition to norms for several populations. Knowledge scores of risk behavior may serve as a useful dependent measure when evaluating the impact of applied or experimental AIDS prevention programs, especially with groups at potential risk for the syndrome.
Author List
Kelly JA, St Lawrence JS, Hood HV, Brasfield TLAuthor
Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescent
Adult
Female
Health Behavior
Health Education
Homosexuality
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk-Taking
Sexual Behavior
Substance Abuse, Intravenous