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Table 1 Internal consistency for TPB constructs per behaviour

From: Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviour intentions for three bowel management practices in intensive care: effects of a targeted protocol implementation for nursing and medical staff

Factor

Cronbach’s alpha

 

Assessment of bowel function (n = 88)

Performing a PR exam (n = 88)

Administration of enema (n = 88)

Behaviour Intention (3 items)

0.874

0.926

0.909

Attitude (4 items)

0.839

0.795

0.848

Subjective Norm (3 items)

0.739

0.753

0.773

Perceived behavioural control (4 items)

0.357

0.458

0.578

0.396 #

0.652 #

0.737 #

Perceived behavioural control: controllability (2 items)

0.370

0.253

0.263

Perceived behavioural control: self-efficacy (2 items)

0.251

0.580

0.722

  1. # if delete ‘factors outside my control’ item.