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. 2020 Dec 9;17(24):9207. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17249207

Table 4.

Correlations obtained from rotated component matrix of the factor analysis.

Vulnerability Questionnaire Items about Vulnerable Groups Components
1 2 3 4
Factor 1: Protective social-health and psychological measures
The current social measures in my Community fulfill the necessities of vulnerable groups. 0.855 0.072
The current health measures in my Community fulfill the necessities of vulnerable groups. 0.841 0.058 0.108
The current social measures in my Community can fulfill the necessities of vulnerable groups 0.816 0.179 0.077
The current health measures in my community can fulfill the necessities of vulnerable groups 0.787 0.218 0.090
I think vulnerable groups receive emotional support from the community in the current situation 0.612 0.457
The information provided about the protective measures that vulnerable groups need are sufficient 0.600 0.329 0.163
Vulnerable groups can access the food, hygiene, or self-care resources they require. 0.563 0.482 −0.111 0.110
Factor 2. Protection provided by competent authorities
Vulnerable groups have protective measures at their disposal 0.295 0.731
Competent authorities have taken measures to protect vulnerable groups 0.473 0.549 0.129
Factor 3. Higher risk level associated with vulnerable groups
Vulnerable groups are at greater risk than other groups that are not considered high risk 0.052 −0.142 0.694 0.222
Vulnerable groups’ health will be severely damaged if they get infected with the virus 0.055 −0.147 0.685 0.121
Risk of infection for vulnerable groups is high in my Community −0.109 0.296 0.605 0.091
Risk of getting worse at a hospital is high for vulnerable groups −0.164 0.393 0.604 −0.105
I think the measures implemented must be more dedicated to the necessities of vulnerable groups 0.262 −0.181 0.508 −0.222
Factor 4. Social awareness-raising about the protection of vulnerable groups.
It is essential for vulnerable groups to stay at home (to be isolated) −0.143 0.240 0.677
There is social awareness of the importance of protecting vulnerable groups 0.408 0.334 0.595
Citizens take into account the necessities of vulnerable groups 0.378 0.459 −0.051 0.573