Table 1 Constructs of interest and corresponding items

Perceived usefulness (PU) [14]

PU1

Protecting EMRs privacy is beneficial to me

PU2

The advantages of protecting EMRs privacy outweigh the disadvantages

PU3

Protecting EMRs privacy will improve patients’ trust on hospitals

Perceived ease of protection (PEOP) [14]

PEOP1

The instructions for protecting EMRs privacy is easy to follow

PEOP2

It is easy to learn how to protect EMRs privacy

PEOP3

It is easy to protect EMRs privacy

Compatibility (COM) [38]

COM1

Protecting EMRs privacy fits into my work style

COM2

I think that protecting EMRs privacy fits well with the way I like to work

COM3

Protecting EMRs privacy is compatible with all aspects of my work

Peer influence (PI) [14]

PI1

My friends would think that I should protect EMRs privacy

PI2

My colleagues would think that I should protect EMRs privacy

Superior influence (SI) [14]

SI1

My superior would think that I should protect EMRs privacy

SI2

I will protect EMRs privacy because my superior asks for

Self-efficacy (SE) [14]

SE1

I could easily protect EMRs privacy if I wanted to

SE2

I could protect EMRs privacy if there was no one around to tell me what to do as I go

SE3

I would feel comfortable in protecting EMRs privacy

Facilitating conditions (FC) [14]

FC1

The equipment (computers, printers, etc.) for EMR systems is compatible with other hardware I use in hospital

FC2

The software for EMR systems is compatible with other software I use in hospital

FC3

I could use EMR systems to query patient’s medical records

Attitude (ATT) [38]

ATT1

Protecting EMRs privacy is a good idea

ATT2

I think protecting EMRs privacy is a wise idea

ATT3

I like the idea of protecting EMRs privacy

ATT4

Protecting EMRs privacy is fun

Subjective norm (SN) [38]

SN1

People who influence my behavior would think that I should protect EMRs privacy

SN2

People who are important to me would think that I should protect EMRs privacy

Perceived behavioral control (PBC) [38]

PBC1

I would be able to protect EMRs privacy

PBC2

I have the knowledge necessary to protect EMRs privacy

PBC3

I have the resources necessary to protect EMRs privacy

Behavioral intention (BI) [38]

BI1

I intend to protect EMRs privacy

BI2

I predict I would protect EMRs privacy

BI3

I plan to protect EMRs privacy