The Contraceptive Attitude Scale is a 30-item measure assessing overall ideas toward the use of contraception, rather than specific methods. This scale is an adapted version of the Contraceptive Attitude Scale located here, which has been translated into Urdu and adapted to the Pakistani context.
High Psychometric Score
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Response Options
5-point Likert scale
Strongly disagree - 1
Strongly agree - 5
GEOGRAPHIES TESTED:
POPULATIONS INCLUDED:
Female
Male
AGE RANGE:
Adults
Item scores are summed to create a total score ranging between 30 and 150. Higher scores reflect more positive attitudes toward contraception.
PRIMARY CITATION:
Nosheen, I., & Jami, H. (2013). Translation, adaptation, and validation of Contraceptive Attitude Scale. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 28(2), 335-359.
Qualitative Research
Existing Literature/Theoretical Framework
Field Expert Input
Cognitive Interviews / Pilot Testing
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Test-Retest
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Criterion (gold-standard)
Construct
Total Score: 7.00/8 Points (HIGH)
For more details, see Scoring Methodology
Measure came from a peer-reviewed journal with a low impact score and/or inadequate information on psychometrics, but is an under-represented gender equality and empowerment construct