Development of a multidomain gender norm attitude scale for youth in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Gender norms shape individuals' perceptions and behaviours, particularly concerning health outcomes. However, the lack of comprehensive gender norm attitude measures in low- and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, impedes gender-transformative efforts. This study introduces the Multidomain Gender Norm Attitude Scale (M-GNAS) to evaluate gender norm attitudes among Bangladeshi youths.

Method

Three sequential studies were conducted in Bangladesh in 2022 to develop the M-GNAS. Study 1 engaged 124 participants in focus group discussions, generating a 40-item pool reflecting prevalent gender norms. Study 2 involved 1374 youths (mean age 26.82, SD 5.50) to finalise the M-GNAS items and explore its latent structure through exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Stu

SUBMITTER: Islam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11350248 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature