The criteria used to assess survey instruments in this study have been derived and

adapted from the work of Carter V. Good and Douglas B. Scales (Goods & Scates,
1972). With due respect, the researchers kindly seek your expert evaluation of the
enclosed survey questionnaire, which is a fundamental component of the research
entitled “Level of Knowledge and Attitude towards HIV, and Willingness of Nurses to
Work with PLHIV in Iloilo City”.

Instruction: Please express your level of agreement or disagreement with the

statements below by selecting the number that best reflects your judgment. The
following ratings are: (5) Strongly Agree, (4) Agree, (3) Undecided (2) Disagree, (1)
Strongly Disagree.

VARIABLE 1: KNOWLEDGE

Criteria for Validity

1. The items in the instrument are relevant to answer the objectives of

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the study.

2. The items in the instrument are stated clearly. 4

3. The items in the instrument can obtain depth to constructs being 5

measured.

4. The instrument has an appropriate sample of items for the construct 4

being measured.

5. The items are neither too narrow nor limited in its content. 4

6. The items in the instrument can generate responses that are 5

consistent, clear, and not conflicting.

7. The terms adapted in the scale are culturally appropriate. 5

8. The layout or format of the instrument is technically sound. 5

9. The instrument is culturally acceptable when administered in the local 4
setting.

10. The responses on the scale show a reasonable range of variation.

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11. The instrument is not too short or long enough that the participants
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will be able to answer it within a given time.

12. The instrument is interesting such that participants will be induced

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to respond to it and accomplish it fully.

13. The instrument as a whole could answer the basic purpose for
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which it is designed.