[Validation of an HIV and other sexually transmitted infections knowledge scale in an adolescent population.]

CONCLUSIONS: These factors have adequate internal consistency and acceptable test-retest correlation. Theoretically, these factors fit properly with the content of the items. The factors have a moderate relationship, indicating that a high degree of knowledge about an aspect, but not a guarantee of general knowledge. The availability of a questionnaire to assess knowledge of sexually transmitted infections is helpful to evaluate prevention programs.
PMID: 24837404 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Atencion Primaria - May 13, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Espada JP, Guillén-Riquelme A, Morales A, Orgilés M, Sierra JC Tags: Aten Primaria Source Type: research