Table 6 Correlation matrix of four items for factor about attitude toward difficulties working with patients with a different background
Items* | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
It is more difficult to meet the needs of patients whose background is from a country other than my own. | 1,00 | |||
Misunderstandings occur more often when I care for patients whose background is from a country other than my own. | ,58 | 1,00 | ||
It is more difficult to understand a patient’s preferences for care if she/he comes from a country other than my own. | ,50 | ,53 | 1,00 | |
It is as easy to understand and communicate with patients from another country as it is with patients from my own country. | ,30 | ,28 | ,34 | 1,00 |