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Measuring Fertility Health Knowledge in University Students: Development and Testing of a Survey Tool
Mary Lee Barron1, Diana Lithgow2, Gail Wade3
1Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois mabarro@siue.edu.
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|March 18, 2020
Summary
A new survey tool effectively assesses fertility knowledge in young adults, promoting awareness of habits for healthy fertility. This validated instrument aids in clinical and research settings for fertility self-care discussions.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Health Education
- Survey Development
Background:
- Limited surveys address male and female fertility health concurrently.
- Young adults require sensitization to habits promoting reproductive wellness.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop a fertility knowledge assessment tool for clinical and research use.
- Create an instrument to educate young adults on fertility health behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A 30-item survey was developed and validated.
- Pilot testing involved 31 participants.
- A larger study included 1175 university students across three schools.
Main Results:
- Expert review confirmed face and content validity.
- The survey demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .81 total, .80 per school).
Conclusions:
- The developed instrument is a valid and reliable short screening tool.
- It can assess fertility knowledge and initiate discussions on fertility self-care.
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