Table 3 The median, interquartile range, and the level of agreement of items in the second-round query
Domains | Items | Median | Interquartile range | Level of agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Optimism | 1. I think that difficulties are everywhere during and after rescue work (R). | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
2. I tend to think that problems confronted before, during, and after deployment will be addressed. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
3. I know that I will bounce back and get better no matter how the difficult the situation is, with helps from others. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
4. I have a bright outlook for the future. | 3.00* | 2.00* | 0.65* | |
Altruism | 5. I have a desire to help the victims /survivors after disaster occurred. | 4.00 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
6. I am honored to work in the frontline to offer my help to those who are affected by disaster. | 4.00 | 0.75 | 1.00 | |
7. My chance of being promoted should be increased if I offer to work in the disaster areas (R). | 3.00* | 2.00* | 0.65* | |
8. I feel that it is a personal responsibility to help others after disaster. | 3.50 | 1.00 | 0.95 | |
9. More people can be saved when I work with all my heart at the disaster site. | 3.00* | 1.75* | 0.75* | |
Preparations for disaster rescue | 10. I (will) have special personnel life accident and organization liability insurance covered during deployment. | 3.00* | 2.75* | 0.65* |
11. I am certain of my family’s safety while I am deployed. | 3.50 | 1.00 | 0.90 | |
12. I have a good command of knowledge and skills for disaster rescue such as medical rescue skills, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and field survival skills. | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | |
13. I have no idea how a tent/field hospital is constructed (R) | 3.00* | 3.00* | 0.55* | |
14. I feel unprepared physically for disaster rescue (R). | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0.95 | |
Social support | 15. My family (will) provide me with strong support during and after mission. | 4.00 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
16. Co-workers (will) help me overcome the challenges in the disaster site. | 4.00 | 0.75 | 1.00 | |
17. I have some close friends who will provide me with much encouragement. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0.95 | |
18. My work unit (will) provide support with my family when I work in disaster site. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
19. I have no one to count on if something bad would happen to me(R). | 3.00* | 2.75* | 0.70* | |
Perceived control | 20. How things (will) go during and after deployment depends on my own actions. | 3.50 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
21. I can handle the situation at the disaster site. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
22. I can remain a calm attitude during a disaster rescue. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
Self-efficacy | 23. I feel confident that my clinical skills (will be) are of good use for disaster work. | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
24. I can cope well with unexpected problems during a disaster rescue. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
25. I believe in my capability during the rescue activity. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
26. I can keep calm at the disaster site. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0.95 | |
27. I am an excellent rescue worker. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
Coping strategies | 28. I always try to find a way to address the problems that I am confronted with for the duration of the disaster events. | 4.00 | 0.75 | 0.95 |
29. When life is threatened, I lose my temper and blame others (R). | 4.00 | 1.00 | 0.85 | |
30. when I feel depressed during and after deployment, I (will) always express my feelings to friends. | 3.50 | 1.00 | 0.85 | |
31. When experiencing anxiety during or after a disaster, I (will) try to do something such as watch a movie/go fishing/have a cigarette to keep my mind occupied. | 3.00* | 2.00* | 0.65* | |
Positive growth | 32. I have gained insight about life from the rescue work. | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
33. I tend to see recue work as a challenge after deployment. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
34. I find meaning from my deployment. | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | |
35. After returning from disaster deployment, I have a more harmonious family life. | 4.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
36. My colleagues and I are like buddies after deployment. | 3.00* | 2.00* | 0.70* |