Open AccessValidation of the Questionnaire on Sexual and Reproductive Health Literacy for Adolescents Age 15 to 19 Years in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Author(s) -
Viengnakhone Vongxay,
Souksamone Thongmixay,
Lianne Stoltenborg,
Amphone Inthapanyo,
Vanphanom Sychareun,
Kongmany Chaleunvong,
Dirk Essink
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
health literacy research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.26
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2475-6024
pISSN - 2474-8307
DOI - 10.3928/24748307-20220207-01
Subject(s) - reproductive health , cronbach's alpha , cognitive interview , psychology , psychological intervention , construct validity , human sexuality , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , population , social psychology , applied psychology , medicine , psychometrics , cognition , environmental health , gender studies , psychiatry , sociology
Beyond sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, it is sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) that reflects the capacity to deal with sexuality. Many interventions have been conducted to increase SRH knowledge in adolescents, but SRHL has rarely been measured, and a well-validated tool is needed to measure it.