The Gender and Family Planning (GAFP) Scale is a measure of gender-equitable attitudes that influence family planning, designed to investigate the effects of the Asociación Pro Bienestar de la Familia de Guatemala (APROFAM)'s community workshop intervention.
Developed by:
Sidney R. Schuler (FHI 360), Geeta Nanda, Luis F. Ramirez, Mario Chen
Measure domains:
Couple communication and mutuality Patriarchal norms Male responsibility Women’s rights
Items and subscales:
20 items
Outcomes predicted:
Knowledge of modern contraception method
Contraceptive use
Contraceptive use
Study population(s):
Heterosexual couples from rural communities, married or in civil union, with a woman between the ages of 18-40.
Additional information:
Community workshops for men, women and couples were conducted in 30 rural communities in Guatemala to test the hypothesis that the promotion of gender equity in the context of reproductive health will contribute to gender-equitable attitudes and strengthen the practice of family planning. Communities were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Pre/post surveys were conducted.
Measure validated?:
N
Link(s) to Validation Study and/or Measure:
Uses in Other Studies:
Schuler, S., Nanda, G., Chen, M.A., Rodriguez L.F.R., and Lenzi, R. (2012). Interactive Workshops to Promote Gender Equity and Family Planning in Rural Communities of Tanzania: Results of a Field Test. Washington, DC: C-Change/FHI 360.
Citation of original article
Get citationSchuler, S.R., Nanda, G., Ramírez, L.F., Chen, M. (2015). Interactive Workshops to Promote Gender Equity and Family Planning in Rural Guatemalan Communities: Results of a Field Test.J Biosoc Sci.;47(5):667-86.