Table 2.

Exploratory factor analysis of the work experiences questionnaire

	Common elements
	1	2	3	4	5
Support guarantee
Adequate knowledge and skill training before taking up the post	-0.059	0.916	0.137	0.068	0.008
Prepared for an outbreak	-0.082	0.928	0.157	0.084	0.021
Adequate nursing staff	-0.119	0.918	0.102	0.034	0.027
Hospital layout conforming to requirements of nosocomial infection control	-0.058	0.869	0.119	0.06	0.035
Presence of logistic support (e.g., catering, oxygen, provision of appropriate equipment)	-0.053	0.898	0.124	0.108	-0.017
Good quality sleeping environment	-0.152	0.878	0.07	0.008	-0.063
Adequate nutritional support	-0.05	0.93	0.091	0.047	-0.004
Occupational environment
Lack of personal protective equipment use and infection prevention measures	0.616	-0.041	0.23	-0.145	0.025
Fear of infection, uncertainty regarding adequate protection (e.g., fear that masks are not suitable and allow for leakage around the edges)	0.577	0.006	0.358	-0.18	-0.102
Wearing protective equipment makes it difficult to communicate with patients and blocks sound	0.477	-0.111	0.553	-0.196	0.037
Wearing protective equipment makes it difficult to communicate with patients and blocks sound	0.364	-0.071	0.657	-0.362	0.03
The difficulty of conducting nursing procedures increased while wearing protective equipment	0.368	-0.12	0.617	-0.274	0.023
Various types of protective equipment models are not known to meet protection requirements	0.619	-0.007	0.415	-0.271	-0.063
The most authoritative scientific practice guidance cannot be obtained in a timely manner	0.829	0.119	-0.155	0.065	-0.297
Inconsistent work guidelines and recommendations from different channels cause confusion	0.813	0.118	0.043	0.086	-0.348
The hospital does not have sound working systems and processes	0.807	0.043	-0.134	0.086	-0.259
I do not know how to implement my duties and carry out procedures	0.819	0.05	-0.109	0.063	-0.313
Occupational protection
Lack of materials: Protective equipment, safety I.V. cannulae, blood syringes, etc	0.617	-0.058	-0.113	0.127	-0.31
Exhaustion regarding dealing with media, publicity and interviews	0.703	0.055	-0.096	0.109	-0.098
Lack of effective communication between nurses and patients that impairs provision of high-quality care	0.786	0.025	-0.081	0.031	-0.121
Unfamiliar work environment	0.72	0.017	-0.065	0.102	-0.103
Social relationships
Family and friends did not support my work and even criticized me	0.728	0.022	-0.297	0.198	0.203
Felt discriminated against because people nearby were afraid of infection; I felt unwelcome	0.724	0.099	-0.105	0.121	0.318
Working in the isolation ward left me feeling lonely and helpless	0.793	0.048	-0.221	0.154	0.115
I became a scapegoat for patients to vent their dissatisfaction and even societal complaints	0.763	0.036	-0.231	0.143	0.385
I blame myself for coming into contact with patients who were isolated and unable to care for their families	0.611	0.107	0.215	-0.152	0.315
Managed, argued with and received complaints from visiting family members	0.669	0.024	-0.095	0.028	0.34
Exhaustion due to repeated collection of tedious medical histories from patients	0.774	0.061	-0.077	-0.11	0.194
I answering many telephone calls results in exhaustion (involving family, friends, colleagues)	0.807	0.036	-0.011	0.015	0.179
Social relationships
Sense of accomplishment when patients recover and are discharged from hospital	-0.072	-0.313	0.623	0.568	0.028
Appreciated by leaders and colleagues; colleagues support one other	-0.084	-0.237	0.386	0.564	0.117
Social responsibility makes me proud	-0.02	-0.331	0.602	0.542	-0.058