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Table 1 Constructs to be assessed

From: Social network-based group intervention to promote uptake of cervical cancer screening in Uganda: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Constructs

Instrument

Primary outcome

 CC screening: index and alter

Self-report; chart abstraction

Secondary outcomes

 Receipt of CC-related treatment (e.g., thermal therapy; chemotherapy; radiation), if warranted: index and alter

Self-report; chart abstraction

 Healthy living behaviors (condom use, diet, alcohol use, CC rescreening): index and alter

Developed in-house

 Engagement/receipt of CC prevention and treatment advocacy: index and alter

Developed in-house

Potential mediators

 Internalized CC stigma: index

Kalichman et al. [28] adapted

 Disclosure of CC screening and treatment results: index and alter

Developed in-house

 Attitudes towards women with CC: index and alter

Developed in-house

 Self-efficacy (adherence, disclosure, advocacy): index and alter

Chesney [29] adapted

 CC-related knowledge: index and alter

Developed in-house

Covariates/potential moderators

 Demographics (age, education, work status, income, relationship status): index and alter

Developed in-house

 Social support: index and alter

Moser et al. [30] adapted

 Enacted CC stigma/discrimination: alter

Berger et al. [31] adapted