Table 4

Correlation between AHSS scales and other variables (Spearman's rho)

SUPPORTAVERSIVEWANT
Patient perception of self
 Attachment anxiety−0.190.29**0.50***
 Attachment avoidance−0.170.33**0.29**
Patient perception of positive HCP attributes
 HCP interpersonal skills0.58***−0.44***0.10
 HCP availability0.42***−0.30**−0.07
 HCP punctuality0.39***−0.21*0.06
 HCP reliability0.51***−0.33***0.02
 HCP technical skills0.60***−0.29**0.04
  • *p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001.

  • AHSS, Attachment in Healthcare Situations Survey; HCP, healthcare provider.