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. 2021 Aug 28;24:101533. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101533

Table 2.

Descriptive Statistics for the Study Measures.

Variable Full sample(N = 699) Children without pre-conditions (N = 304) Children with pre-conditions(N = 395)
M (SD) Factor loading 95% CI M (SD) Factor loading 95% CI M (SD) Factor loading 95% CI
Attitudesa
  • 1)

    I worry that wearing face masks in school could lead to disruptions in my child’s daily activities.

 2.75 (1.59) 0.93 0.91, 0.95 2.88 (1.64) 0.94 0.91, 0.96 2.65 (1.54) 0.92 0.90, 0.94
  • 2)

    I worry that wearing face masks in school could lead to negative interactions with peers and teachers for my child.

 2.61 (1.63) 0.95 0.93, 0.96 2.76 (1.65) 0.97 0.94, 0.98 2.49 (1.60) 0.94 0.91, 0.96
  • 3)

    I worry that wearing face masks in school could lead to my child having difficulty reading social cues.

 2.81 (1.52) 0.90 0.88, 0.92 2.92 (1.56) 0.93 0.91, 0.95 2.73 (1.48) 0.88 0.83, 0.90
Subjective normsb
  • 4)

    Masks should be worn all the time when in public and physical distancing is not possible.

 3.64 (1.58) 0.94 0.92, 0.96 3.32 (1.68) 0.95 0.93, 0.97 3.89 (1.47) 0.93 0.89, 0.95
  • 5)

    I believe that when used properly, face masks are effective at preventing transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.

 3.49 (1.41) 0.89 0.86, 0.91 3.23 (1.48) 0.90 0.85, 0.93 3.69 (1.32) 0.88 0.83, 0.91
  • 6)

    I believe the benefits of wearing face masks when in public outweigh the potential concerns.

 3.59 (1.57) 0.95 0.93, 0.97 3.34 (1.68) 0.96 0.92, 0.98 3.77 (1.45) 0.95 0.93, 0.97
Perceived controlb
  • 7)

    I will be able to provide my child with a face mask to wear to school every day.

 3.99 (1.29) 0.79 0.74, 0.84 3.79 (1.34) 0.78 0.71, 0.84 4.14 (1.23) 0.79 0.71, 0.84
  • 8)

    I am confident I can teach my child how to wear and adjust a face mask.

 3.78 (1.31) 0.84 0.81, 0.87 3.63 (1.34) 0.87 0.83, 0.91 3.89 (1.27) 0.82 0.75, 0.87
  • 9)

    I am confident I can explain to my child the benefits of wearing a face mask.

 3.76 (1.45) 0.93 0.91, 0.95 3.48 (1.55) 0.95 0.92, 0.97 3.98 (1.33) 0.92 0.88, 0.95
Intentions
  • 10)

    I intend to have my child wear a face mask at school.b

 3.52 (1.76) 3.24 (1.84) 3.74 (1.67)
Mask Behavior
  • 11)

    When I take my child out in public, I insist they wear a face mask.c

 3.46 (1.58) 3.23 (1.65) 3.64 (1.51)

Note. M = mean; SD = standard deviation; CI = confidence intervals for factor loadings, bootstrapped.

a

Measured with five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (not at all) to 5 (very worried)

b

Measured with five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

c

Measured with a five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (none of the time) to 5 (all of the time).