Table 3.
The descrptive figures of 15 items for each of the 4 dimensions of the scale.
| Dimension | Mean | Standard deviation | standardized item alpha | Factor loading | AVE | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Cronbach's alpha 0.959 | 2.848 | 1.058 | ||||
| Dimension A. Financial and time costs | 0.580 | 0.806 | ||||
| Overall Cronbach's alpha 0.806 | ||||||
| 1. I'm worried that Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with sedation is expensive and will put a financial strain on me. | 2.750 | 1.327 | 0.736 | 0.770 | ||
| 2. I'm worried that I can't find a companion during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with sedation. | 2.390 | 1.353 | 0.723 | 0.750 | ||
| 3. I'm worried that the long queue for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with sedation appointments, which will delay the study and work of me and my companion. | 2.920 | 1.403 | 0.744 | 0.770 | ||
| Dimension B. Sedation | 0.755 | 0.902 | ||||
| Overall Cronbach's alpha 0.900 | ||||||
| 1. I'm worried that sedation will affect my short-term or long-term cognitive ability (including observation, memory, attention and imagination). | 3.070 | 1.357 | 0.870 | 0.840 | ||
| 2. I'm worried about sedation accidents, such as aspiration, asphyxia, cardio-respiratory arrest. | 3.040 | 1.343 | 0.809 | 0.900 | ||
| 3. I'm worried that the dosage of sedation is not enough, which makes me feel uncomfortable during the examination. | 2.940 | 1.329 | 0.899 | 0.860 | ||
| Dimension C. Examination | 0.688 | 0.929 | ||||
| Overall Cronbach's alpha 0.929 | ||||||
| 1. I'm worried that I can't stand the preparation before Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with sedation, such as fasting and taking laxatives. | 2.830 | 1.324 | 0.923 | 0.780 | ||
| 2. I'm worried that my privacy can't be protected during the examination. | 2.620 | 1.336 | 0.920 | 0.780 | ||
| 3. I'm worried that lax endoscope disinfection will lead to infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and AIDS. | 2.950 | 1.363 | 0.913 | 0.840 | ||
| 4. I'm worried that doctors and nurses are not capable enough to cause misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis, physical injury or accident. | 2.800 | 1.363 | 0.912 | 0.850 | ||
| 5. I'm worried that the test results are more serious than I suspected before the test. | 2.930 | 1.323 | 0.915 | 0.840 | ||
| 6. I'm worried about abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and other discomfort after endoscopic examination. | 2.840 | 1.284 | 0.911 | 0.880 | ||
| Dimension D. Psychology | 0.834 | 0.938 | ||||
| Overall Cronbach's alpha 0.937 | ||||||
| 1. I'm worried about any foreign bodies that enter my body. | 3.020 | 1.321 | 0.922 | 0.890 | ||
| 2. I'm worried that I can't perceive the external conditions during endoscopic examination. | 2.860 | 1.289 | 0.897 | 0.940 | ||
| 3. I just worry about Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with sedation for no reason. | 2.770 | 1.271 | 0.907 | 0.910 |
Note. AVE, average variance extracted; CR, composite reliability.