Table 4 Loadings for the two-factor solution; BST: Bedside Teaching. Note: Factor loadings lower than 0.3 are omitted for clarity (items 5, 6, and 14 in the version for pilot testing)

1

Taking part in BST could be an enjoyable experience for me

0.42

2

It would give me satisfaction to feel that I could help in the education of future generations of health care professionals by participating in BST

0.62

10

I am happy to teach midwives

0.98

11

I am happy to teach junior doctors

0.99

12

I am happy to teach medical students

0.93

15

I feel proud that pregnant women are in a unique position to help to educate students about pregnancy during BST

0.53

16

I am happy to follow the advice of a midwife or doctor when it comes to making a decision for clinical care

0.49

13

It is important to me that the team remains professional throughout BST

0.37

3

Medical terms used during BST which I do not understand should be explained to me

0.41

4

If I felt stressed or was feeling unwell, I should not be asked to participate in BST

0.37

7

I think it is important to check what the students would do with the information they hear about me during BST

0.57

8

Before participating in BST, the students should get my verbal consent

0.56

9

Before participating in BST, the students should get my written consent

0.50