Elizabeth K Arthur1, Celia E Wills2, Kristine Browning2, Janine Overcash2, Usha Menon3. 1. College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA. arthur.147@osu.edu. 2. College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH, 43210, USA. 3. College of Nursing, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs, MDN 22, Tampa, FL, 33612-4742, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary validation of the psychometric performance of the newly developed Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI) scale in a sample of women treated for cancer. METHODS: Partnered women (n = 250) who had received treatment for cancer completed an online survey that included the SECSI scale and measures of health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, sexual function, sexual distress, self-efficacy for sexual functioning, sexual behaviors, relationship satisfaction, and satisfaction with sexual communication. Sociodemographic and clinical cancer characteristics data were collected. RESULTS: High internal consistency and strong test-retest reliability of the SECSI scale were shown with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.94 and test-retest reliability of r = 0.82, respectively. Construct validity of the SECSI scale, including discriminant, convergent, and divergent validity, was supported except regarding hypothesized relationships between SECSI scores and participant age and time since treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The SECSI scale is a valid, reliable measure for use with partnered women treated for cancer. Clinicians working with cancer survivors who may be at risk for difficulties communicating about sex and intimacy needs after cancer treatment may use this scale to identify women who would benefit from interventions to increase their confidence to communicate with their partner. The SECSI scale fills an important gap in ability to assess self-efficacy to communicate about sex and intimacy.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary validation of the psychometric performance of the newly developed Self-Efficacy to Communicate about Sex and Intimacy (SECSI) scale in a sample of women treated for cancer. METHODS: Partnered women (n = 250) who had received treatment for cancer completed an online survey that included the SECSI scale and measures of health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, sexual function, sexual distress, self-efficacy for sexual functioning, sexual behaviors, relationship satisfaction, and satisfaction with sexual communication. Sociodemographic and clinical cancer characteristics data were collected. RESULTS: High internal consistency and strong test-retest reliability of the SECSI scale were shown with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.94 and test-retest reliability of r = 0.82, respectively. Construct validity of the SECSI scale, including discriminant, convergent, and divergent validity, was supported except regarding hypothesized relationships between SECSI scores and participant age and time since treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The SECSI scale is a valid, reliable measure for use with partnered women treated for cancer. Clinicians working with cancer survivors who may be at risk for difficulties communicating about sex and intimacy needs after cancer treatment may use this scale to identify women who would benefit from interventions to increase their confidence to communicate with their partner. The SECSI scale fills an important gap in ability to assess self-efficacy to communicate about sex and intimacy.
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Cancer; Intimacy; Partner communication; Self-efficacy; Sexual function
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