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Table II
Indicators of content validity and agreement of the SBOC.
| Dimension | Final items (Round 2) | Coherence | Relevance | Clarity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVI | K | CVI | K | CVI | K | ||
| Perceived threat | Oral cancer exists | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Oral cancer can cause death | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Someone in my family could develop oral cancer | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| Frequent sun exposure can cause oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| If I practice oral sex, I am at risk of developing oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Adults are at higher risk for oral cancer | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| A lump in the mouth may indicate the presence of cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| The mouth can reflect my general health status | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| I can develop cancer in my mouth | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Oral cancer can be inherited | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Oral cancer can be contagious | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| It's normal for a mouth sore to last more than two weeks | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| A mouth sore may indicate the presence of cancer | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| Oral cancer can cause pain | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Frequent alcohol consumption can cause oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Smoking can cause mouth cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| A poor diet can cause oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| A change of color in the mouth could be a sign of oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Barriers | I am afraid to go to the dentist | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| I don't consult because I am afraid they tell me I got cancer | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Healthy foods are more expensive* | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| A disability decreases my income | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I don't have money to see a doctor or dentist | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| I don't have time to see a doctor or dentist | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| I don't consult because I don't have social security | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| It's very difficult for me to get trransport to the health center | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I have more important issues than thinking about mouth cancer* | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| Oral cancer can be cured | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I never talk about oral cancer with my friends or family* | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | |
| Oral cancer can make it difficult for me to communicate or eat | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| Benefits | It's worth investing money to prevent oral cancer | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| It's worth being informed about oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| It is better to invest first in health rather than other things | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Early consultation can help to detect oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Modifying lifestyle habits can reduce the risk of developing oral cancer | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I talk to other people about healthy lifestyle habits. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| I check my mouth regularly to identify changes. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Cues for action | Newspapers and magazines are good sources for reading about oral cancer. | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| There are TV programs that provide information about oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| There are health campaigns to prevent and detect oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I believe there are radio programs that talk about oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| Social media and the internet are good tools for learning about oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| The social security entities have prevention programs for oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| Health professional recommendations help prevent oral cancer. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| I feel capable of recognizing a change in my mouth. | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | |
| If I see or feel something different in my mouth, I make an appointment with the dentist. | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| If I see or feel something different in my mouth, I make an appointment with the physician. | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| Medicinal herbs can cure oral cancer. | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | |
| I know how to reduce the risks of developing oral cancer. | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | |
| I consider the opinions of friends or family when making health-related decision**. | |||||||
| I consider my religion when making health-related decisions**. | |||||||
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