Development and Validation of the Sexual and Reproductive Empowerment Scale for Adolescents and Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We developed and validated a measure that assesses the latent construct of sexual and reproductive empowerment among adolescents and young adults. A specific measure for this group is critical because of their unique life stage and circumstances, which often includes frequent changes in sexual partners and involvement from parents in decision-making.

Methods

After formative qualitative research, a review of the literature, and cognitive interviews, we developed 95 items representing nine dimensions of sexual and reproductive empowerment. Items were then fielded among a national sample of young people aged 15-24 years, and those who identified as sexually active completed a 3-month follow-up survey. We conducted psychometric analysis and scale validation.

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SUBMITTER: Upadhyay UD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7755733 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature