Table 1 Factor loadings for exploratory factor analysis of each section of Disaster Management Assessment Tool for Health Care Practitioners (DMAT_HCP)

Knowledge

I know the chain of command (who you should communicate with) during disasters

0.7256

I know the response system for disasters in my organization

0.6267

I know how to prioritize patient care in different situations during disasters

0.7792

I know that disaster management involves multiple national organizations (e.g., hospitals, civil defense, ministry of interior, etc.)

0.7240

I know how to deliver the basic first aid measures in a large-scale disaster event

0.6932

I know the scope of my role in post-disaster situations

0.7736

I know the circumstances that require immediate reporting to the responsible health agencies

0.7172

I know how to run a disaster awareness campaign

0.7542

I know how to collaborate with other healthcare professionals on mitigation initiatives (actions that are taken to prevent or reduce the cause, impact, and consequences of disasters)

0.7763

I know my scope of role in managing and responding to disasters

0.6131

I know how to find information related to disaster preparedness in my organization

0.6267

Attitude

I am interested in attending professional development programs about disaster preparedness that relate specifically to this country

0.6433

I am prepared for rapid escalation of services (e.g., quick decision-making, resources management, task distributions … etc.)

0.6654

I believe that my role during disasters is essential

0.5036

I feel confident in implementing disaster management plans and procedures in my setting

0.7047

I am able to access disaster management resources using mobile technologies (e.g., online databases)

0.6614

I am able to perform my role in post-disaster situations

0.8453

I believe that it is necessary to have an organizational disaster plan

0.7749

I believe that it is necessary to have a national disaster plan

0.8173

I believe that realistic on-scene training (at the site of incidents) is a vital component of a disaster plan

0.6882

I feel confident in doing my job independently without the supervision of others during disasters

0.6001

I believe that media resources (e.g., internet, TV, radio, newspapers, social media) can help my readiness to practice during disasters

0.3369

Practice

I participate in improving the current disaster plan

0.8103

I participate in disaster drills at my workplace on a regular basis

0.5632

I participate in the professional development programs about disaster management

0.8369

I participate in communicating important information immediately to appropriate authorities during disasters

0.7002

I participate in managing and supervising volunteers during disasters

0.6488

I participate in providing defensible solutions to ethical dilemmas (e.g., resource allocation, information sharing, confidentiality) arising during disasters

0.7002

I participate in maintaining my personal safety and the safety of others during disasters

0.6390

I participate in responding to disasters within the scope of my professional role

0.8548

I participate in reflecting on my own performance post-disaster

0.8397

I participate in helping my organization to maintain functional post-disaster

0.8743

Willingness to continue practicing duties

I am willing to continue practicing my duties during a disaster even if there was no preventive measure taken by my organization to prevent it

0.8818

I am willing to continue practicing my duties during a disaster even in the lack of adequate training about disaster management

0.9325

I am willing to continue practicing my duties during a disaster even if I am not mentally prepared

0.7930

I am willing to continue practicing my duties during a disaster even if I am asked to perform additional hours of duties

0.6797

I am willing to continue practicing my duties during a disaster even if the special equipment (e.g., personal protective equipment) that are required for disaster management is unavailable

0.7854

I am willing to continue practicing my duties in post-disaster situations even if there are no after-action reports (a report that analyzes the response to a disaster by identifying strengths to be maintained and built upon, and identifying potential areas of improvement)

0.8485

Organization-Based Management

My organization has a disaster plan

0.8242

My organization periodically updates the disaster plan

0.9178

My organization has a public health surveillance system (an ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data)

0.8756

My organization has all the needed medical equipment that are needed to manage an increase in the numbers of patients

0.8963

My organization makes plans for staff needs, including supplies of food, water, rest areas, and hygiene items

0.8322

My organization conducts regular disaster drills

0.9274

My organization supports the continuous professional development of healthcare professionals on topics related to disaster management

0.9264

My organization maintains a safe work environment during disasters

0.9202

My organization communicates information with the healthcare professionals throughout a disaster situation in an effective and efficient manner

0.9170

My organization recognizes the efforts of the healthcare professionals who contributed to disaster management (e.g., professional or financial recognition, etc.)

0.8378