Analysis

The CUIKS likely includes questions that examine the following dimensions:
Contraceptive Utility: Assessment of perceptions regarding the effectiveness and benefits of various contraceptive methods. This includes statements about how these methods can prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Intention to Use Contraception: Examines the individual’s intention to use contraception in future sexual encounters. It includes questions about how likely they are to use contraceptive methods under different circumstances.
Contraceptive Knowledge: Evaluates the level of knowledge regarding different contraceptive methods, including their advantages, disadvantages, and correct use.
Participants respond to the questions using a Likert scale (typically from 1 = “strongly disagree” to 5 = “strongly agree”) to assess their attitudes and intentions.

Purpose

The purpose of the CUIKS is to identify the factors that influence contraceptive use, such as perceived value, intention to use, and level of knowledge. This information can be used to improve sexual education programs, increase the use of contraceptive methods, and reduce rates of unintended pregnancies and STIs.

Scoring

Scoring of the CUIKS is done by summarizing responses across the different categories. High scores on utility and intention indicate positive attitudes and strong intention to use contraception, while high scores on knowledge demonstrate good understanding of contraceptive methods.

References

The literature related to contraceptive utility, intention, and knowledge includes studies that examine the factors influencing contraceptive use:
Ajzen, I., & Fishbein, M. (1980). Understanding attitudes and predicting social behavior. Prentice Hall.
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (Eds.). (2008). Health behavior and health education: Theory, research, and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Trussell, J. (2011). Contraceptive failure in the United States. Contraception, 83(5), 397–404.