Table 2 Factor loading values along with Cronbach’s Alpha

Factor 1: Embarrassment (α** = 0.91)

 I feel embarrassed with Iranian females

0.76471

 I feel embarrassed with Iranian males

0.77918

 I feel embarrassed with non-Iranian females

0.89086

 I feel embarrassed with non-Iranian males

0.88646

Factor 2: Cultural and religion (α = 0.87)

 My religion does not allow it

0.81285

 A family member present with the patient

0.50160

 My culture doesn’t allow it

0.85946

 I have not had enough training in obtaining sexual history

0.69278

 Fear of patients taking it personally

0.73668

Factor 3: Time and financial constraint (α = 0.87)

 Lack of time

0.89156

 Lack of reimbursement

0.88676