Table 3.

Exploratory factor analysis of the Chinese/Mandarin version of CRBS, n = 380.

Factor
Item	CR need	External logistical factors	Time conflicts	Program and health system-level factors	Comorbidities/functional status
18. … I can manage my heart problem on my own	0.760
6…I do not need cardiac rehab (e.g., feel well, heart problem treated, not serious)	0.736
21…I prefer to take care of my health alone, not in a group	0.734
17… many people with heart problems do not go, and they are fine	0.703
7…I already exercise at home, or in my community	0.579	0.368
5…I did not know about cardiac rehab (e.g., doctor did not tell me about it)	0.392	0.369
3…of transportation problems (e.g., access to car, public transportation)		0.809
1…of distance (e.g., not located in your area, too far to travel)		0.765
2…of cost (e.g., parking, gas)		0.743
8…severe weather		0.559	0.376
11…of time constraints (e.g., too busy, inconvenient class time)			0.821
10…travel (e.g., holidays, business, cottage)			0.800
12…of work responsibilities			0.719
4…of family responsibilities (e.g., caregiving)		0.415	0.467
19… I think I was referred, but the rehab program did not contact me				0.745
20…it took too long to get referred and into the program	0.359			0.741
16…my doctor did not feel it was necessary				0.613
14…other health problems prevent me from going				0.307	0.783
15…I am too old					0.739
13…I do not have the energy					0.558
9…I find exercise tiring or painful	0.320	0.312	0.345		0.356
Variance explained	30.5%	8.7%	7.5%	7.1%	5.4%
Eigenvalues	6.41	1.84	1.59	1.50	1.14
Reliability	0.823	0.820	0.773	0.674	0.676

CRBS: Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale.