Validation of a measure of knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV) using item response theory and classical test theory

Abstract

A structurally coherent set of items covering a range of important HPV knowledge was developed. Responses indicated a reliable questionnaire, which allowed the fitting of an IRT model.

Knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in the USA, the UK and Australia: an international survey

“…Men and women meeting the study criteria were randomly selected and sent recruitment emails containing a link directing them to the home page of our online survey which was entitled ‘What do you know about HPV?’ The survey was adapted for use in the USA, UK and Australia, changing terminology where appropriate. Further details of the sampling are available elsewhere 20 21. Ethical approval was granted from research ethics committees at Indiana University, USA, University College London, UK and the University of Sydney, Australia.…”

“…The scale items can be seen in table 3. The development and validation of the scale is described elsewhere 21. Response options were true/false/don't know, with ‘don't know’ scored as incorrect.…”

Knowledge, attitudes and awareness of the human papillomavirus amongst primary care practice nurses: an evaluation of current training in England

“…Pre-existing validated HPV knowledge questions were incorporated into the survey where appropriate 17 . This survey tool has been previously used to assess the level of HPV knowledge in the lay population and therefore it was felt that this is the minimal level of knowledge that healthcare professionals should have.…”

Knowledge and acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccination in adolescent boys worldwide: A systematic review

“…One scale that could be used is that developed by Waller et al [66], which has demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties and could be appropriately adapted for use to various other populations, for example, adolescents. Prospective longitudinal studies designed and informed by the PAPM as described above, would be more informative providing data on factors that influenced the move from vaccine intention to uptake.…”