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Table 3 Factor analysis result, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and final questionnaire questions

From: Development and psychometric assessment an instrument for investigating Women’s attitude toward home safety

Dimension

Question

Score

Cronbach’s alpha

Prevention

 

0.738

Access to water and gas valves is essential for everyone in emergency cases.

−0.617

 

I need to know the emergency numbers.

−0.587

When buying and consuming food, it should pay attention to the date of its consumption.

−0.565

Occasionally, the leakage of gas valves should be monitored.

−0.484

Knowing the fire station contact number is essential for anyone.

−0.508

Safe thinking

 

0.815

Occasionally, the power cord cladding must be checked to be safe.

0.570

 

Winning and hazardous corners of furniture must be covered with veneer.

0.728

Improper lifting and handling of equipment can be harmful.

0.675

Bathroom and toilet ventilation should be inspected occasionally.

0.352

When locating home appliances, I notice the likelihood of people getting stuck and falling.

0.417

It is important to check for the possibility of slippery floors before entering the bathroom and toilet.

0.318

Occasionally, it is important to check that wall and ceiling fixtures (photo frames, boards, chandeliers, etc.) are secure.

0.313

Child safety

 

0.624

The baby bed must have a protective fence.

−0.473

 

It is important to keep detergents out of the reach of children.

−0.780

Keeping the baby alone is dangerous in the bathroom and toilet.

−0.583

It is important to keep the lighters out of the reach of children.

−0.474

Kitchen is not a good place for kids to play.

−0.788

Children are not allowed to use sharp and winning instruments.

0.808

Commuting safety

 

0.804

Lighting of corridors is important when commuting.

−0.660

 

It is important that there are no obstacles to commute in the corridors.

−0.645

The stairs must have a protective fence.

−0.666

The elevator needs to be periodically checked.

−0.817

It must be assured that the elevator warning keys are working correctly.

−0.697

Home safety requirements

 

0.648

A fire extinguisher is essential for home.

−0.717

 

A first aid kit is essential for a home.

−0.611

Emergency exit routes are essential for a residential building.

−0.559

Awareness of safe places in the home is essential for sheltering when an earthquake occurs.

−0.617

At night, light in a small amount is needed to commute indoors.

−0.302

 

Hazard identification

 

0.697

In bathrooms and toilets, there is a risk of electric shock.

0.758

 

The height of the balcony is effective in falling.

0.523

There is a possibility of slipping on the kitchen floor.

0.822

The layout of kitchen appliances plays a role in the occurrence of accidents.

0.523