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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | The Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model (Dong et al., 2024) was developed for a study investigating the underlying processes of SRH misperceptions. Items were adapted from previous research (Cunningham, 2002; Chae, 2015; Ramondt & Ramírez, 2019), evaluated with structural equation modeling, and administered to a sample of Chinese women. Results on factor structure, reliability, and validity were reported. |
| Author | Dong, Yujie; Zhang, Lianshan; Lam, Chervin; Huang, Zhongwei |
| Author Identifier | Dong, Yujie: ORCID |
| Purpose | To assess the antecedents of sexual and reproductive health misperceptions. |
| Construct | Reproductive Health Misconceptions; Sexual Health Misperceptions |
| Instrument Type | Inventory/Questionnaire |
| Test Year | 2024 |
| Format | Items are rated using 7-point scales. |
| Administration Method | Electronic |
| Number of items | 22 |
| Reliability | Internal consistency: Cronbach’s alpha ranged from .78-.90 among the constructs. |
| Validity | Convergent validity: Most of the measurement items had factor loadings over 0.6, and composite reliability (CR) values were higher than 0.8, indicating adequate convergent validity. |
| Factor Analysis | Structural equation modeling: The measurement model with five latent constructs showed good fit: χ2/df = 2.728, CFI = .941, RMSEA = .05, and SRMR = 0.043. Item 4, item 13, and item 14 were dropped due to low factor loadings (< 0.5). |
| Test Methodology | Test Validity; Convergent Validity; Test Reliability; Internal Consistency; Measurement Model; Structural Equation Modeling |
| Keywords | Information Avoidance; Information Overload; Misinformation Exposure; Misinformation Statements; Misperceptions; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Stigma Perceptions; Women; Stigma Management Communication; Stigma Exposure |
| Population Group | Human; Female |
| Population Details | Location: China; Respondents: Adult Women |
| Files | No file is available for download. |
| Commercial | No |
| Fee | No |
| Language Present | English |
| Source Used | Dong, Y., Zhang, L., Lam, C., & Huang, Z. (2024). Counteracting sexual and reproductive health misperceptions: Investigating the roles of stigma, misinformation exposure, and information overload. Patient Education and Counseling, 120, Article 108098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.108098 |
| Correspondence Address | Zhang, Lianshan: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Media & Communication, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang, Shanghai, China, 200240, [email protected] |
Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions — Model
Items
Stigma Perceptions
If a woman has sexual/reproductive disorders, people will think she is unclean.
If a woman has sexual/reproductive disorders, people will think badly of her.
If a woman has sexual/reproductive disorders, people will avoid her.
I prefer not to think about sexual and reproductive health.
I deliberately avoid information about sexual and reproductive health.
I do not want any more information about sexual and reproductive health.
Information Overload
There are so many recommendations about sexual and reproductive health, it’s hard to know which ones to follow.
It has gotten to the point where I don’t even care to hear new information about sexual and reproductive health.
I feel overloaded by the amount of information about sexual and reproductive health I am supposed to know.
Misinformation Statements
Taking oral contraceptive pills effectively prevents the transmission of STDs.
Withdrawal before ejaculation prevents pregnancy.
Using two condoms together doubles the protection and can be more effective in preventing conception and the transmission of STDs.
You can’t contract an STD unless you have penetrative sex.
You can only transmit an STD if you have symptoms.
Showering or urinating after sex prevents pregnancy.
Having unprotected sex during the safe period (i.e., the days before and after the expected fertile window) does not lead to pregnancy.
Frequent sexual intercourse during the ovulation period can definitely get pregnant.
Menstrual cramps will cease after giving birth.
Drinking too much soy milk can lead to ovarian or breast cancer.
Traditional Chinese medicine can cure AIDS.
Emergency contraceptive pills are 100% successful after unprotected sex.
Only women need to take pre-pregnancy/preconception tests, not men.
Response Options
| Construct | Scale |
| Stigma perceptions | 1 (“strongly disagree”) to 7 (“strongly agree”) |
| Information Overload | 1 (“strongly disagree”) to 7 (“strongly agree”) |
| Misinformation Exposure (Not listed above) | 1 (“never”) to 7 (“very often”) |
| SRH Misperceptions (Misinformation Statements) | 1 (“very false”) to 7 (“very true”) |
Cite this article
Mohammed looti (2026). Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/antecedents-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-misperceptions-model/
Mohammed looti. "Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 4 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/antecedents-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-misperceptions-model/.
Mohammed looti. "Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/antecedents-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-misperceptions-model/.
Mohammed looti (2026) 'Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/antecedents-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-misperceptions-model/.
[1] Mohammed looti, "Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model," PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, vol. X, no. Y, ص Z-Z, April, 2026.
Mohammed looti. Antecedents of Sexual and Reproductive Health Misperceptions–Model. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. 2026;vol(issue):pages.