Table 2 Identification of Mokken scales for the Peer Physical Examination Questionnaire (PPEQ) using the aisp function

1. In general, I feel comfortable when performing PPE on a colleague of mine

1

1

1

1

1

2. In general, I feel comfortable when a colleague performs PPE on me

1

1

1

1

1

3. I feel embarrassed if I am undressed for PPE in front of my group of colleagues

1

1

1

1

1

4. I feel embarrassed if I am undressed for PPE in front of my teacher or tutor

1

1

1

1

1

5. I am concerned of being a possible object of sexual interest during PPE

1

2

2

2

2

6. I am concerned of experiencing possible sexual interest for my colleagues during PPE

2

2

2

2

2

7. I am concerned of experiencing possible sexual interest for my teacher or tutor during PPE

2

2

2

2

2

8. I feel comfortable when performing PPE on a colleague of my same sex

1

1

1

1

1

9. I feel comfortable when performing PPE on a colleague of the opposite sex than mine

1

1

1

1

1

10. I feel comfortable when PPE is performed on me by a colleague of my same sex

1

1

1

1

1

11. I feel comfortable when PPE is performed on me by a colleague of the opposite sex than mine

1

1

1

1

1

12. It is inappropriate to perform PPE on persons that will be my future colleagues

x

x

x

x

x

13. To perform PPE is an appropriate practice for the education of a medical doctor (osteopath)

1

1

3

3

3

14. To undergo PPE is an appropriate practice for the education of a medical doctor (osteopath)

1

1

1

3

3

15. In performing PPE I get useful feedback from my colleagues about my skill

1

1

1

3

3

16. It is a sign of professionalism as a student to accept to perform and undergo PPE

1

1

3

3

3