April 2016
Measurement scales for AIDS-related knowledge and stigma in South Africa: An evaluation using item response theory
AIDS-related knowledge and stigma are key issues in combatting the HIV/AIDS pandemic, primarily because of their relationship with HIV/AIDS testing behavior. Previous studies exploring these issues in southern Africa have employed the 11-item AIDS-related knowledge scale and the 9-item stigma scale, but there has been limited psychometric testing of these scales. Using Item Response Theory (IRT), the two scales...
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