Table 4.

Factor-wise reliability analysis showing corrected item-total correlations and internal consistency reliability values (n = 240)

Factor	Item	Corrected item-total correlation	Cronbach’s alpha if item deleted	Cronbach’s alpha
Maintenance of and hygiene related to consumable resources	Carrying a hand sanitizer	0.579	0.829	0.849
	Maintaining mask hygiene	0.722	0.793
	Touching masks only by straps	0.736	0.782
	Washing hands after removing the masks	0.708	0.79
	Wearing a mask when going out	0.527	0.841
Interpersonal communication, personal & surface hygiene, and environmental considerations	Avoiding enclosed spaces	0.43	0.811	0.82
	Coming in close proximity with others	0.472	0.802
	Cleaning or disinfecting frequently touched surfaces like handles, screens	0.598	0.781
	Cleaning hands with alcohol based hand rub or washing with soap and water	0.616	0.77
	Touching of eyes, nose, and mouth	0.679	0.763
	Shaking hands with others	0.564	0.785
	Ensuring good ventilation at home and workplace	0.543	0.789