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Table 3 Principal component analysis of the infection control standardized questionnaire (N = 355)

From: Translation and validation of the Hungarian Version of the infection control standardized questionnaire: a cross-sectional study

Component

Item Nb

Item

Component

1

2

3

4

5

Use of gloves (GLVS) and Standard precautions (SPs)

Q 4B

The standard precautions recommend the use of gloves: When there is a risk of contact with the blood or body fluid

0.875

    

Q 4D

The standard precautions recommend the use of gloves: When healthcare workers have a cutaneous lesion

0.869

    

Q 4C

The standard precautions recommend the use of gloves: When there is a risk of a cut

0.680

    

Q 3D

Hand hygiene is recommended: After the removal of gloves

0.670

    

Q 2C

Standard precautions: Apply to all patients

0.419

    

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Q 5C

When there is a risk of splashes or spray of blood and body fluids, the healthcare workers must wear: Only a gown

 

0.928

   

Q 5B

When there is a risk of splashes or spray of blood and body fluids, the healthcare workers must wear: Only eye protection

 

0.926

   

Q 5A

When there is a risk of splashes or spray of blood and body fluids, the healthcare workers must wear: Only mask

 

0.898

   

Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) indications on unsoiled hands

Q 6D

The indications for the use of alcohol-based hand rub (on unsoiled hands) are: Traditional handwashing must be done before handwashing with an alcohol-based hand rub

  

0.783

  

Q 6B

The indications for the use of alcohol-based hand rub (on unsoiled hands) are: Instead of antiseptic handwashing (30 s)

  

0.682

  

Q 6A

The indications for the use of alcohol-based hand rub (on unsoiled hands) are: Instead of traditional handwashing (30 s)

  

0.681

  

SPs

Q 2A

Standard precautions: Include the recommendations to protect

only the patients

   

0.747

 

Q 2D

Standard precautions: Apply for only healthcare workers who have contact with body fluids

   

0.742

 

Q 2B

Standard precautions: Include the recommendations to protect the patients and the healthcare workers

   

0.563

 

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and SPs

Q 1A

The environment (air, water, inert surfaces) is the major source of bacteria responsible for nosocomial infection

    

0.730

Q 1C

Invasive procedures increase the risk of nosocomial infection

    

0.539

Q 4A

The standard precautions recommend the use of gloves: For each procedure

    

0.536

Eigenvalues

  

2.905

2.704

1.578

1.401

1.202

Percentage of variance

  

17.089

15.904

9.283

8.243

7.070