Data Analysis and Use

The Sexually Transmitted Diseases Attitude Scale (STAS) is a tool used to assess individuals’ attitudes and beliefs regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The scale helps to understand how attitudes toward STDs influence behavior and prevention.
The analysis of data from the STAS usually includes:
Attitudes and Beliefs: Measuring participants’ positive or negative attitudes toward STDs, such as their perception of seriousness and transmissibility.
Knowledge and Awareness: Assessing participants’ knowledge about prevention and treatment of STDs.
Prevention Behaviors: Examining the relationship between attitudes and preventive behaviors, such as condom use and participation in regular medical testing.
The scale is applied in research, educational programs, and interventions to better understand public attitudes toward STDs and to design effective awareness and education strategies.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the STAS is to evaluate and analyze individuals’ attitudes toward sexually transmitted diseases. This assessment helps to:
Understand Attitudes: Examine the beliefs that may influence behaviors and decisions related to STD prevention.
Develop Interventions: Design targeted educational and preventive programs to raise awareness and improve knowledge about STDs.
Assess Need for Education: Identify areas where more education or awareness is needed to improve the management of STDs.

Scoring

Scoring of the STAS is typically conducted using a Likert scale, where participants rate their agreement with various statements about STDs. The Likert scale usually ranges from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Total scores are calculated from the sum or average of the ratings. Higher scores generally indicate more positive attitudes toward the prevention and management of STDs, while lower scores reflect negative or less progressive attitudes.

References

For studying and understanding the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Attitude Scale (STAS), you may refer to the following sources:
Schaefer, L. M., & Batey, M. R. (2008). Attitudes Toward Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Review of Research and Implications for Prevention. Journal of Sex Research, 45(2), 150–160.
Review of research on attitudes toward STDs and their significance for prevention.
Cohen, D. A., & McDaniel, M. J. (2004). Sexual Health Attitudes and Behaviors: Implications for Public Health. Public Health Reports, 119(4), 321–328.
Analysis of attitudes toward sexual health and STD prevention.
Miller, K., & Levin, D. (2005). Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Public Attitudes: An Examination of Prevention and Education Strategies. Health Education Research, 20(2), 234–243.
Study of public attitudes toward STDs and the effectiveness of prevention strategies.
Lazcano-Ponce, E., & Romero, M. (2006). Understanding Attitudes Towards STDs: An Overview of Recent Studies. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 82(3), 209–215.
Overview of recent studies on attitudes toward STDs.