Table 1 Subcategories and items of the 4th edition protocol and its item analysis (n = 176, Group 1)
From: Development of a scale to evaluate negative menstrual attitudes among Nepalese women
Items | M (SD) | Floor | Celling |
|---|---|---|---|
M + 1SD | M − 1SD | ||
Subcategory 1 debilitating event (7 items) | |||
1. I think more tired than usual during menstruation | 3.1 (1.2) | 1.9 | 4.3 |
2. I think I expect extra consideration from people around me during menstruation | 3.4 (1.2) | 2.3 | 4.6 |
3. I feel that changes in physical condition during menstruation are greater than changes in normal physical condition | 3.3 (1.1) | 2.2 | 4.4 |
4. I think unhealthier than usual during menstruation | 3.1 (1.1) | 2.0 | 4.2 |
5. I think I can’t do as usual behaviors during menstruation | 2.6 (1.1) | 1.5 | 3.8 |
6. I think it is better to avoid certain behaviors during menstruation | 2.9 (1.2) | 1.8 | 4.2 |
7. I easy not to feel well than usual before menstruation | 2.7 (1.1) | 1.6 | 3.8 |
Subcategory 2 Bothersome event (5 items) | |||
8. I think menstruation is something I just have to put up with | 3.8 (0.9) | 3.0 | 4.7 |
9. I can’t feel good during menstruation | 2.8 (1.2) | 1.7 | 4.1 |
10. I think men have advantage in not having menstruation | 3.4 (1.2) | 2.3 | 4.7 |
11. I think I hope it will be possible to get a short menstrual period | 3.1 (1.3) | 1.8 | 4.4 |
12. I think the only thing menstruation is good for is to let me know I’m not pregnant | 3.7 (1.0) | 2.7 | 4.6 |
Subcategory 3 natural event (5 items, reversed item) | |||
13. I think menstruation is realized womanhood | 2.0 (0.8) | 1.3 | 2.7 |
14. I think I am more strongly aware of my health condition than usual by menstruation | 2.1 (0.9) | 1.2 | 2.8 |
15. I think menstruation is a way to inform me of my health condition | 1.9 (0.7) | 1.3 | 2.5 |
16. I think menstruation is phenomenon which keep all of life | 2.1 (0.9) | 1.3 | 2.9 |
17. I think menstruation is a sign of good health | 1.8 (0.7) | 1.3 | 2.4 |