HIV/AIDS stigma: reliability and validity of a new measurement instrument in Chennai, India
Zelaya, C.E.; Sivaram, S.; Johnson, S.C.; Srikrishnan, A.K.; Solomon, S.; Celentano, D.D.
Aids and Behavior 12(5): 781-788
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1573-3254 PMID: 18030613 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-007-9331-7Document Number: 198825
HIV/AIDS stigma is a frequently cited barrier to HIV prevention, including voluntary counseling and testing. A reliable and valid measurement instrument is critical to empirically assess the extent and effects of HIV/AIDS stigma. The paper reports the development and psychometric testing of an HIV/AIDS stigma scale among 200 men in India. The resulting 24-item scale and the four subscales had good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha overall was 0.81; subscales were 0.86, 0.73, 0.72 and 0.76, respectively). The scale and distinct subscales suggest a valid and reliable measure for HIV/AIDS stigma in a setting with highly prevalent HIV risk behaviors.
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