Table 2.
The reliability analysis of the survey
| No. | Item | Cronbach's Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| K1 | You understand the relevant knowledge of COVID‐19. | 0.707 |
| K2 | You are confident that you understand the risks of COVID‐19 epidemic for the patients and medical staffs. | 0.740 |
| K3 | You are confident that you understand how to protect yourself and your patients during COVID‐19 epidemic. | 0.806 |
| K4 | Hand hygiene includes either washing hands with soap and water, or the use of an alcohol‐based hand rub. | 0.695 |
| K5 | All recommended PPE is readily available in your hospital. | 0.571 |
| K6 | You are aware about the proper PPE doffing technique. | 0.717 |
| Knowledge | 0.739 | |
| A1 | Rubbing hands with an alcohol‐based hand rub when they are visibly soiled. | 0.698 |
| A2 | Use of correct PPE eliminates the need for hand hygiene. | 0.671 |
| A3 | It is inconvenient to use recommended PPE when taking care for patients with COVID‐19. | 0.740 |
| A4 | Use of recommended PPE interfere with patient treatment and/or nursing care. | 0.485 |
| A5 | You know when your patients are on COVID‐19 precautions. | 0.517 |
| Attitude | 0.610 |