Abstract

HERNANDEZ CORTINA, Abdul  and  LOPEZ REBOLLEDO, Miladis. Cross cultural adaptation of condom uses self-efficacy scale. Index Enferm [online]. 2011, vol.20, n.3, pp.194-198. ISSN 1699-5988.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1132-12962011000200012.

Objective: The purpose of this manuscript is to evaluate a Spanish version of the Condom Uses Self Efficacy Scale, and to determine its reliability and validity for use in cross-cultural research among Cuban populations. Methods: A cross- sectional design an exploratory survey methodology was used in 38 nursing students between 17 and 41 years old. Results: The Alpha Coefficient for the total scale was 0,78. The interclass correlation coefficient to measure scale's stability over time was 0,73 (test-retest two weeks). Conclusions: Findings support that Condom Use Self Efficacy Scale is a reliable and valid scale in measuring condom self-efficacy among Cuban persons.

Keywords : Self efficacy; Male condom; Sexually transmitted infections; Cross cultural research.