Constructs | No. of items (scale) | Scoring (range) | Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) | Sample item |
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Knowledge | 15 items (Multiple Choice Questions) | True/ False/ Don't know | 0.88 | Abnormal bleeding is a symptom of cervical cancer |
Attitude | 10 items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Agree = 1, Agree = 2, neutral 3, Disagree = 4 Strongly Disagree = 5 | 0.86 | Performing the pap test is easier than treating cervical cancer |
Subjective norms | 16 items Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Agree = 1, Agree = 2, neutral 3, Disagree = 4 Strongly Disagree = 5 | 0.78 | My husband does not consent to paying for the Pap test |
Enabling factor | 6 items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Agree = 1, Agree = 2, neutral 3, Disagree = 4 Strongly Disagree = 50 | 0.86 | If the test is free of charge, I will be able to do the screening |
Behavioral intention | 5items (Likert Scale Questions) | Strongly Agree = 1, Agree = 2, neutral 3, Disagree = 4 Strongly Disagree = 5 | 0.8 | I am planning to regularly have the pap test (once a year for up to 3 years if there are no problems, once in 3 years) |
Personal health | 6 Item (Dichotomous Question) | Yes/No | 0.84 | I do the pap test regularly (once a year for up to 3Â years if there are no problems, one in 3Â years) |