Correct Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale – CCUSS
Measures an individual's perception of the ease or difficulty with which they can apply and use male condoms correctly.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Correct Condom Use Self-Efficacy Scale – CCUSS was developed by Richard A. Crosby, Cynthia A. Graham, Robin R. Milhausen, Stephanie A. Sanders, William L. Yarber (2008). It is designed to measure Condom use self-efficacy. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 7 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Very Difficult, 2 = Difficult, 3 = Neither Easy nor Difficult, 4 = Easy, 5 = Very Easy.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 7 to 35. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Self-Efficacy: 7 – 17
- Moderate Self-Efficacy: 18 – 28
- High Self-Efficacy: 29 – 35
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha of .70.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.