Table 3 Pattern Matrix Loading of Exploratory Factor Analysis for Attitudes toward HPSNQ

Interpersonal connectedness

9

11. Having the treatment team next to me every time I need them.

0.825

10

12. Being listened by the treatment team carefully.

0.850

11

13. Being understood by the treatment team.

0.804

12

14. Being behaved lovely by the treatment team.

0.688

13

15. Receiving hope through the treatment team.

0.657

14

16. Meeting my spiritual needs and interests by the treatment team.

0.673

15

17. Contributing to my care-based decision-making by the treatment team.

0.607

17

18. Being behaved respectfully with me.

0.562

18

19. Being beside to family and friends.

0.675

19

20. Talking to family members and relatives.

0.735

20

21. Behaving lovely by my family.

0.775

21

22. Receiving empathy from my family and relatives.

0.732

22

23. Understanding that my family strives to meet all my needs.

0.718

23

24. Helping other patients according to my abilities.

0.618

24

25. Covering my body from others.

0.549

Relationship with God

1

1. Developing trust in God to improve my sickness.

0.798

2

2. Asking God to forgive my sins.

0.826

3

3. Praying to God.

0.885

4

4. Performing my religious duties.

0.881

5

5. Reading the Quran and religious books.

0.830

6

6. Resorting to the Imams and divine ones.

0.879

7

7. Asking others to pray for my recovery.

0.755

8

8. Providing facilities for consulting about hospitalized patient’s religious challenges.

0.809

34

9. Having the facilities for performing religious orders.

0.881

40

10. Being pleased with the divine destiny in the field of my illness and treatment.

0.580

Transcendence

16

26. Effectively facing my fears and anxieties.

0.802

25

27. Thinking about how to improve my conditions, beliefs, and behaviors in life.

0.721

26

28. Accepting my current situation.

0.801

27

29. Being patient in the face of difficulties and hardships.

0.739

28

30. Forgiving myself.

0.764

29

31. Forgiving others’ wrong treatment toward me.

0.709

30

32. Strengthen hope in myself during problems and illness.

0.733

41

33. Finding the illness positive aspects.

0.600

42

34. Helping me to know more about the value of my life and circumstances.

0.756

43

35. To endure the hardships, considering the important goals of my life.

0.732

Peaceful environment

31

36. Being able to do activities making me feel useful.

0.697

32

37. Being hospitalized in a calm room and ward without any annoyance and noise.

0.640

33

38. Being hospitalized in a pleasant environment (in terms of cleanliness, dress and amenities).

0.746

35

39. Listening to relaxing music.

0.504

36

40. Studying my favorite books.

0.638

37

41. Going to the hospital natural area.

0.642

38

42. Seeing the surrounding natural area from the window of my room while I am hospitalized.

0.760

39

43. Smelling healthy and fresh air.

0.743