Development of the self-efficacy for testicular self-examination scale

摘要

Men between the ages of 20 and 34 years are at highest risk for testicular cancer yet many lack knowledge and confidence in performing self-examination. The Self-Efficacy to Perform Testicular Self-Examination Scale (SEPTSES) is a 7-item questionnaire to be completed by men, which is designed tomeasure their confidence in self-examining their testicles. The purpose of this methodological study was to determine the validity and reliability of this self-report measure.