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A venereal disease knowledge evaluation instrument.
Journal of the American Venereal Disease Association
|December 1, 1975
Summary
A new test, the Schmidt VD Knowledge Evaluator, was developed to assess elementary teachers' understanding of venereal diseases. This reliable 45-item test is suitable for educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Psychometrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Elementary school teachers require accurate knowledge of venereal diseases to inform students.
- Existing assessment tools may not adequately measure teacher knowledge in this area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a reliable test measuring elementary school teachers' knowledge of venereal diseases.
- To create an instrument for assessing knowledge related to syphilis, gonorrhea, and other venereal diseases.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to scientific test construction procedures, including content outline and table of specifications.
- Expert review, pilot testing, item analysis, and iterative revision.
- Application of Kuder-Richardson formula for reliability estimation.
Main Results:
- Development of the Schmidt VD Knowledge Evaluator, a 45-item multiple-choice test.
- The test demonstrates face validity through rigorous construction procedures.
- Reliability estimated at 0.79 using the Kuder-Richardson formula.
Conclusions:
- The Schmidt VD Knowledge Evaluator is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The test is suitable for pre- and post-testing in teacher in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.
- The instrument can be used for teachers, school nurses, and similar professional groups.