Table 2 Reliability and validity analysis in mediation model based on HBM (Health Belief Model).

From: Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination intentions and mediating effects among older adults in Southwest China

Variables

Items of the scale

Average value

Standard deviation

Factor loading

Cronbach α

Knowledge

Type and dose of vaccine

2.84

1.161

0.790

0.725

Vaccine contraindications

3.45

1.214

0.679

 

Adverse reactions to

vaccination

3.24

1.180

0.760

 

Health beliefs

Awareness of infection with Covid-19

3.86

1.462

0.756

0.621

Awareness of severity with Covid-19

4.31

1.127

0.818

 

Awareness of Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness

4.29

0.895

0.695

 

Cues to action

Recommendation from family members

4.02

1.013

0.931

0.957

Recommendation from people around

4.45

0.934

0.942

 

Recommendation from medical staff

4.50

0.918

0.953

 

Official publicity of the health system

4.53

0.905

0.955