Table 3 Final four factor solution

1

Self-efficacy

Romero et al. (2006);

Zimmerman & Zahniser(1991)

(0.37, 0.53)

0.71

I find it very easy to talk in front of groups.

(0.39, 0.57)

0.72

I am often a leader in groups.

(0.38, 0.50)

0.63

I can usually organize people to get things done.

2

Collective efficacy

Romero et al. (2006); Sood (1999)

(0.28,0.41)

0.64

I believe that a community can talk about the issues that involve them freely among themselves.

(0.28,0.47)

0.69

I believe a community can hold group meetings to talk about issues that involve them.

(0.16, 0.20)

0.43

I believe a community can work with current community groups to deal with issues that involve them.

(0.21,0.28)

0.51

I believe that a community can have a say in changing the conditions of their lives.

3

Power in relationships

Romero et al. (2006)

(0.22,0.31)

0.56

Using a condom every time with my partner would make my partner angry.

(0.35,0.57)

0.75

Using a condom every time I have sex would make my partner think I don’t trust them.

(0.34,0.51)

0.75

Using a condom every time with my partner would make my partner not trust me.

4

Governance

Romero et al. (2006); Israel et al. (1994)

(0.26,0.40)

0.56

I can influence the decisions that this group makes.

(0.21,0.39)

0.62

This group has control over decisions that involve my life.

(0.17,0.29)

0.54

This group is successful in achieving its goals.