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The contraceptive self-efficacy scale: analysis in four samples.

R A Levinson, C K Wan, L J Beamer

    Journal of Youth and Adolescence
    |September 28, 2002
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    The 18-item contraceptive self-efficacy (CSE) scale effectively predicts young women's contraceptive behavior across diverse groups. Researchers can confidently use the full CSE scale in studies and clinical practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Contraceptive self-efficacy (CSE) is linked to contraceptive behavior in young women.
    • The 18-item CSE scale is a key measurement tool.
    • Generalizability of the scale across diverse populations needs further examination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the generalizability of the 18-item CSE scale across four diverse samples.
    • To establish guidelines for the effective use of the CSE scale.
    • To explore the relationship between CSE and contraceptive behavior in varied contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Correlational analyses were performed on data from four distinct samples.
    • Zero-order and partial correlations identified specific CSE items related to behavior.
    Keywords:
    AmericasCanadaContraceptionContraceptive EffectivenessContraceptive Usage--womenCorrelation StudiesDeveloped CountriesFamily PlanningNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaResearch MethodologyResearch ReportStatistical StudiesStudiesUnited StatesWomen

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  • Regression analyses examined the predictive power of CSE on contraceptive behavior.

    • Main Results:

    • Low correlations among individual CSE items supported using the total scale score.
    • Specific CSE items were identified as significant correlates of contraceptive behavior.
    • The CSE scale demonstrated significant predictive validity for contraceptive behavior across all samples.

    Conclusions:

    • The 18-item CSE scale is a reliable and valid measure for assessing contraceptive self-efficacy.
    • The scale's findings are generalizable across diverse young women's populations.
    • Recommendations are provided for the scale's application in research and clinical settings, with educational implications noted.