Scale Analysis

The analysis of the Knowledge and Attitude Scales for HIV/AIDS among Teachers includes the assessment of the validity and reliability of the data collected from teachers’ responses.

The Knowledge Scale consists of two parts:

The first part includes 14 true/false questions about the HIV disease process and 4 questions related to classroom issues.
The second part includes 17 possible modes of HIV transmission, for a total of 35 questions.
The Attitude Scale consists of 25 questions concerning HIV/AIDS, people infected with HIV, and educational issues, with answers given on a 5-point Likert scale.
The analysis of the scale begins with descriptive statistical analysis to calculate key statistics such as means and standard deviations. Then, the reliability of the scale is tested using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient to ensure internal consistency of the items.
To examine validity, factor analysis is used to verify that the items on the scale reflect the theoretical dimensions they are intended to measure. In addition, advanced statistical methods, such as analysis of variance (ANOVA), are applied to identify differences between groups of teachers and to understand relationships among the various variables.

Objective

The purpose of this scale is to assess teachers’ level of knowledge and perceptions regarding HIV/AIDS. These scales aim to measure teachers’ understanding of the HIV disease process, transmission, prevention, and treatment, as well as their attitudes toward people infected with HIV and the educational issues that arise.
In this way, the scales help identify possible gaps or misconceptions in teachers’ knowledge and attitudes, allowing for the development of targeted educational programs and interventions.

Scale Scoring

The HAKAST-60 Scale consists of 60 items, which are scored as follows:
1 = Strongly Agree
2 = Agree
3 = Uncertain
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly Disagree

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