Table 2 Three factors extracted from exploratory factor analysis using matrix rotationa
Item (To what extent have/has… after kidney transplantation?) | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Instrumental Support | |||
1. the medical staff given you daily guidance (such as diet, exercise, disinfection and sanitation, etc.) | 0.550 | ||
2. the medical staff chosen the appropriate strengths of immunosuppressive medications based on your dose | 0.701 | ||
3. the medical staff given you medication guidance (such as modes of administration, actions taken for wrong taking, missing taking, and forgetting taking) | 0.758 | ||
4. the medical staff emphasized the requirements, do’s and don’ts for blood drug concentration examination to you | 0.715 | ||
5. the medical staff told you about the potential side effects of medications and alternative solutions | 0.800 | ||
6. the medical staff told you about the potential infections and how to prevent them | 0.793 | ||
7. the medical staff told you about potential adverse reactions (such as rejection) and alternative solutions | 0.760 | ||
8. the medical staff given you advice according to your physical conditions when you did not feel well | 0.741 | ||
9. the medical staff inquired about the cause and offer solutions when you did not follow instructions for treatments or medications | 0.671 | ||
Psychosocial Support | |||
10. your family, friends, and colleagues chosen foods that were good for your health | 0.670 | ||
11. your family, friends, and colleagues supervised you to take medications | 0.561 | ||
12. the medical staff provided psychological counselling when your kidney function did not recover or when there were complications | 0.561 | ||
13. your family, friends, and colleagues had a positive attitude towards the prognosis and management of your disease | 0.730 | ||
14. your family, friends, and colleagues offered emotional support when you were feeling down | 0.807 | ||
15. your family, friends, and colleagues encouraged you to stay positive | 0.790 | ||
16. communicating with peers built your confidence | 0.680 | ||
17. humorous communication helped you deal with your health condition more actively | 0.800 | ||
18.your family, friends, and colleagues shared with you your joys and sorrows | 0.743 | ||
Relational Support | |||
19. the medical staff asked you about your thoughts when making a treatment plan for you | 0.875 | ||
20. the medical staff asked you about your health habits when making a rehabilitation plan for you | 0.864 | ||
21. the medical staff or other caregivers listened carefully to your thoughts about your health condition | 0.884 | ||
22. your family, friends, and colleagues showed understanding and support for the management of your health condition | 0.738 |