Factor loadings from exploratory factor analysis (EFA) for three-factor model of reproductive knowledge in Add Health
| . | 1 . | 2 . | 3 . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | |||
| The most likely time for a woman to get pregnant is right before her period starts. (before period) | .587* | –.002 | .078 |
| In general, a woman is most likely to get pregnant if she has sex during her period, as compared with other times of the month. (during period) | .383* | .215* | –.021 |
| Factor 2 | |||
| Even if the man pulls out before he ejaculates, even if ejaculation occurs outside of the woman’s body, it is still possible for the woman to become pregnant. (withdraw, get preg) | –.063 | .289* | .027 |
| When putting on a condom, it is important to have it fit tightly, leaving no space at the tip. (condom fit tight) | .091* | .489* | .055 |
| Vaseline can be used with condoms, and they work just as well. (Vaseline) | –.013 | .426* | –.053 |
| As long as the condom fit over the tip of the penis, it doesn’t matter how far down it is unrolled. (fully unroll) | .033 | .596* | –.011 |
| Factor 3 | |||
| You are quite knowledgeable about the rhythm method of birth control and when it is a “safe” time during the month for a woman to have sex and not get pregnant. (rhythm confidence) | .007 | –.108* | .772* |
| You are quite knowledgeable about how to use a condom correctly. (condom confidence) | –.033 | .177* | .659* |
| You are quite knowledgeable about the withdrawal method of birth control. (withdrawal confidence) | .032 | .003 | .951* |
| . | 1 . | 2 . | 3 . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1 | |||
| The most likely time for a woman to get pregnant is right before her period starts. (before period) | .587* | –.002 | .078 |
| In general, a woman is most likely to get pregnant if she has sex during her period, as compared with other times of the month. (during period) | .383* | .215* | –.021 |
| Factor 2 | |||
| Even if the man pulls out before he ejaculates, even if ejaculation occurs outside of the woman’s body, it is still possible for the woman to become pregnant. (withdraw, get preg) | –.063 | .289* | .027 |
| When putting on a condom, it is important to have it fit tightly, leaving no space at the tip. (condom fit tight) | .091* | .489* | .055 |
| Vaseline can be used with condoms, and they work just as well. (Vaseline) | –.013 | .426* | –.053 |
| As long as the condom fit over the tip of the penis, it doesn’t matter how far down it is unrolled. (fully unroll) | .033 | .596* | –.011 |
| Factor 3 | |||
| You are quite knowledgeable about the rhythm method of birth control and when it is a “safe” time during the month for a woman to have sex and not get pregnant. (rhythm confidence) | .007 | –.108* | .772* |
| You are quite knowledgeable about how to use a condom correctly. (condom confidence) | –.033 | .177* | .659* |
| You are quite knowledgeable about the withdrawal method of birth control. (withdrawal confidence) | .032 | .003 | .951* |
*p < .05