Table 2.
Exploratory factor analysis results (n = 347).
| Factor | Item | Loading | h2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 ω = 0.894 |
Staff members follow safety protocols. | 0.796 | 0.651 |
| Hand hygiene is promoted. | 0.744 | 0.732 | |
| Supervisor guidance. | 0.739 | 0.770 | |
| Supervisor ensures PPE usage. | 0.707 | 0.765 | |
| Supplies for hand hygiene are available. | 0.673 | 0.592 | |
| Colleagues follow safety protocols. | 0.649 | 0.521 | |
| PPE available in key areas. | 0.626 | 0.483 | |
| I receive feedback if I fail to follow HAI measures. | 0.608 | 0.611 | |
| Alcohol-based hand sanitizers in key areas. | 0.603 | 0.491 | |
| Nursing team motivates adherence to HAI measures. | 0.599 | 0.590 | |
| Resources related to HAI. | 0.535 | 0.591 | |
| Visual reminders in key areas. | 0.531 | 0.544 | |
| “Bare below the elbows” policy. | 0.516 | 0.362 | |
| F2 ω = 0.872 |
Team members think better of me. | 0.851 | 0.525 |
| Team members also follow these measures. | 0.778 | 0.478 | |
| I will achieve better grades. | 0.730 | 0.521 | |
| Meeting my supervisor’s expectations. | 0.722 | 0.594 | |
| Driven by professional ethics. | 0.717 | 0.671 | |
| I want to implement prevention measures. | 0.672 | 0.449 | |
| Concern for patient safety. | 0.596 | 0.608 | |
| Aim to provide quality care. | 0.557 | 0.501 | |
| Concern for my own safety. | 0.542 | 0.451 | |
| My primary motivation is patient health. | 0.527 | 0.586 | |
| I understand the implications. | 0.509 | 0.532 | |
| F3 ω = 0.843 |
Nurses during clinical practice. | 0.793 | 0.625 |
| Simulation. | 0.792 | 0.619 | |
| My classmates. | 0.765 | 0.561 | |
| General courses. | 0.753 | 0.553 | |
| Supervisors during clinical practice. | 0.680 | 0.614 | |
| Specialized literature. | 0.659 | 0.575 | |
| Other professionals during clinical practice. | 0.627 | 0.553 | |
| HAI-specific course. | 0.593 | 0.408 | |
| F4 ω = 0.806 |
Protective clothing. | 0.774 | 0.404 |
| Environmental surface decontamination. | 0.741 | 0.492 | |
| Clinical waste management. | 0.674 | 0.471 | |
| Medical device decontamination. | 0.668 | 0.467 | |
| Use of personal protective equipment. | 0.651 | 0.332 | |
| Preparation and administration of intravenous medications. | 0.598 | 0.532 | |
| Exposure to microbial agents. | 0.594 | 0.629 | |
| Additional precautions. | 0.565 | 0.523 | |
| Hand hygiene. | 0.482 | 0.526 | |
| Respiratory tract infections. | 0.452 | 0.481 | |
| Individual risk assessment. | 0.447 | 0.536 | |
| F5 ω = 0.841 |
Workshops or classes. | 0.757 | 0.566 |
| Visual resources and technologies. | 0.695 | 0.541 | |
| Professors discuss HAI measures. | 0.633 | 0.574 | |
| Laboratory classes. | 0.631 | 0.366 | |
| Theoretical classes. | 0.570 | 0.492 | |
| Mandatory courses. | 0.542 | 0.352 | |
| Simulation. | 0.529 | 0.541 | |
| Adequate technological resources. | 0.526 | 0.352 | |
| Student-teacher relationships. | 0.517 | 0.492 | |
| Professors’ feedback. | 0.458 | 0.574 | |
| F6 ω = 0.848 |
Highly interested in continuing a nursing career. | 0.898 | 0.798 |
| Nursing fulfills my expectations. | 0.863 | 0.718 | |
| Satisfied with my career choice. | 0.857 | 0.776 | |
| Clinical practices keep me motivated. | 0.792 | 0.663 | |
| F7 ω = 0.845 |
Emotional fatigue. | 0.856 | 0.763 |
| Mental fatigue. | 0.855 | 0.749 | |
| Physical fatigue. | 0.824 | 0.742 | |
| Difficult moments in personal life. | 0.739 | 0.484 | |
| Feeling tired during clinical practice. | 0.593 | 0.507 | |
| Academic overload. | 0.583 | 0.374 | |
| F8 ω = 0.828 |
Did not wash or disinfect hands. | 0.889 | 0.629 |
| Did not use masks. | 0.812 | 0.616 | |
| Did not wear gloves. | 0.775 | 0.561 | |
| Attended a patient without changing PPE. | 0.731 | 0.561 | |
| Wore accessories below the elbows. | 0.565 | 0.497 | |
| Forgot to follow safety protocols. | 0.521 | 0.453 | |
| F9 ω = 0.789 |
Caring for patients with multiple conditions. | 0.815 | 0.661 |
| Managing multiple clinical tasks. | 0.713 | 0.538 | |
| Numerous requests from patients and relatives. | 0.693 | 0.519 | |
| Emotionally demanding cases. | 0.641 | 0.483 | |
| Conversations with peers. | 0.611 | 0.402 | |
| Overcrowded patient spaces. | 0.532 | 0.424 | |
| F10 ω = 0.745 |
Did not wear gloves. | 0.838 | 0.608 |
| Did not wash or disinfect hands. | 0.822 | 0.653 | |
| All HAI protocols must be followed. | 0.774 | 0.561 | |
| F11 ω = 0.751 |
Some HAI protocols are unnecessary. | 0.791 | 0.531 |
| I express reservations about protocols. | 0.701 | 0.542 | |
| Excessive use of disposable materials is unnecessary. | 0.657 | 0.459 | |
| PPE is uncomfortable. | 0.604 | 0.459 | |
| My supervisor constantly monitors my HAI measures. | 0.601 | 0.481 |
Factor loadings > 0.40 are reported. h2 = communalities.