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Table 1 Results from an exploratory factor analysis of the Self-Assessment of Contextual Fit-HIV (SACF-HIV) scale for tailored motivational interviewing (TMI)

From: Adapting the self-assessment of contextual fit scale for implementation of evidence-based practices in adolescent HIV settings

SACF-HIV TMI items

Factor loading

1

2

Factor 1: General Fit (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.877)

 1. I believe I have or can gain the skills needed to implement MI.

.60

.12

 2. I believe I have implemented MI in the past.

.57

−.07

 3. I believe I would be comfortable implementing the different elements of MI.

.83

.05

 4. As far as I can tell, the elements of MI are consistent with the way I believe youth should be treated.

.70

.10

 8. I believe MI is in the best interest of the young people served at this clinic.

.84

.02

 9. MI is likely to help young people manage their health.

.75

.11

 10. I think implementing MI would be fairly easy.

.77

−.13

 11. MI doesn’t seem like it will take a lot of time to implement.

.66

−.16

 12. Overall, as far as I can tell, I think MI will fit well within our clinic.

.80

.08

Factor 2: Implementation Support (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.910)

 5. My clinic would ensure staff get trained before implementing MI.

−.01

.89

 6. My clinic would provide staff time to practice MI before implementing it with clients.

−.03

.94

 7. My clinic would provide the supervision support needed for effective implementation of MI.

−.06

.97

  1. N = 115. The extraction method was principal axis factoring with an oblique (Promax with Kaiser Normalization) rotation. Factor loadings above .40 are in bold. Cronbach’s alpha for overall SACF-HIV scale = 0.895. Scale adapted from Horner, Salentine, & Albin, 2003