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Journal : Narra J

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the 9-item Indonesian HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (InHASS-9) for the general population Arifin, Bustanul; Alkaff, Firas F.; Salamah, Sovia; Rauf, Saidah; Zulkarnain, Zulkarnain; Noor, Rasuane; Perwitasari, Dyah A.; Padmawati, Retna S.; Alkaff, Sylmina D.; Dwicahya, Bambang; Yuliet, Yuliet; Fajriansyah, Fajriansyah; Postma, Maarten J.; Kurniawan, Muh D.; R. Rokhman, Muhammad
Narra J Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v5i1.1305

Abstract

Stigma against people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA) poses significant health threats and contributes to the uncontrolled transmission of HIV. Although tools for measuring stigma against PLWHA have been validated in Indonesia, a previous study was geographically limited and conducted with small sample sizes. The aim of this study was to perform cross-cultural adaptation and validate the psychometric properties of the 9-item Indonesian HIV/AIDS Stigma Scale (InHASS-9) in the Indonesian general population. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the study recruited 1,302 participants from six major islands in Indonesia. The validity of the instrument was determined using recognized group validity and construct validity, while internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. During the adaptation phase, nine simple items were finalized for inclusion in the scale. The findings revealed that the InHASS-9 instrument exhibited strong internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.83, indicating high reliability. In conclusion, the InHASS-9 instrument is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the extent of social stigma associated with PLWHA in Indonesia.
Co-Authors A. Arsunan Arsin Alkaff, Firas F. Alkaff, Sylmina D. Amalia Nurul Magfirah Andi Muhammad Yusuf, Andi Muhammad Anne, Suci Ardiata, Ketut Balebu, Dwi Wahyu Bauntal, Severianus Bilbina, Arzeti Bujana, I Kadek Sinta Bustanul Arifin Caca Sudarsa Cice Morintoh cindy suruata Deddy Alif Utama Dewi Presinta Dwi Wahyu Balebu Ekaputri, Risky Febriyani Febriyani firdaus wen wen paeh Firdawati Datua Adam Fitrianty Sutadi Lanyumba Fitriyanti Sutadi Gayatri, Sri hafiudin lasompo Hamatia, Sriyusita Hamid, Firdaus Hasanuddin Ishak Herawati Herawati Herawati Herawati Intari, Luky Dwi Irfandi Jeri Margito Julianti, Ni Komang Kaliki, Lidya Kiasan, Intan Permatasari Kundondung, Jeinlavenia Kurniawan, Muh D. LA DEE, MUSTAKIM Lalusu, Erni Yusnita Lanyumba, Fitrianty Sutadi Lisa Handayani Lisda Makka, Asmaul Husna Maria Kanan Marselina Sattu Meliani, Harnum Monoarfa, Yustiyanty Muhammad Irzandi Arifai Muhammad Syahrir Nanggele, Yulianti Clarita Nursin, Widyah Purnama Nur’aini, Intan Otoluwa, Anang Samudera Padmawati, Retna S. Perwitasari, Dyah A. Postma, Maarten J. Priwibowo, Aditya R. Rokhman, Muhammad Ramadanti, Mifthy Ramli Ramli Ramli Ramli Rasuane Noor Rauf, Saidah Reflin Mamitoho Rida Risky Ekaputri S. Otoluwa, Anang Sakati, Sandy Novriyanto Salamah, Sovia Samadi, Salsabilah Sapae, Reynaldi Siti Hutami Dinianingsih H Siti Umi Kalsum Sofyan Huraerah Sudarsa, Caca Supardi Sombeng Susi Angriani Thirayo, Yunita Sari Tiak, Agnesria Ningsi Tofan, Moh Tongko, Mirawati Wowor, Jilian Stevani yulfarisna, Iin Yulia Salaan Yuliet Yuliet Yunita Sari Thirayo Yurike Kuewa Zulkarnain Zulkarnain