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Translation and cross language validation of human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale in a Pakistani context
1Department of Psychology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Objective:
To evaluate the translation and validation of human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale in Urdu language.
Methods:
The evaluation study was conducted in Lahore, Kasur, Gujranwala and Faisalabad from January 2019 to June 2019. Forward-backward translation method was used to translate the human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale from English to Urdu. Additionally, inter-correlation among variables was assessed by using correlation to determine the psychometric properties. Exploratory factor analysis of the scale was done followed by confirmatory factor analysis for establishing a good model fit.
Results:
Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.95. There was high correlation among the sub-components of the scale, ranging from 0.38 to 0.80 (p<0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis depicted good model fit.
Conclusion:
The Urdu version of the human immunodeficiency virus stigma scale was found to be a valid and reliable tool to measure personal stigma, disclosure concern, concerns about public attitude and negative self-image.
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