Table 1

Definition of variables for the analyses

VariableDefinitionMeasurement
Dependent variable(s)
CE2SingleUseApplication of Circular Economy to single-use devicesYes = 1; No = 2
CECircular economy practicesLatent
Independent variables
policyThe facility has policy of CEYes = 0; No = 1
ownershipOwnership type of facility0 = Government; 1 = Private; 2 = Quasi
staff sizeSize relating to the number of Staff0 = 1–9; 1 = 10–49; 2 = 50–149; 3 = 150–299; 4 = 300 and above
yearsYears of operation0 = 0–10; 1 = 11–25; 2 = 26–50; 3 = 51–75; 4 = 75 and above
Org_CultureOrganizational CultureLatent
Const_culture1Documented_ruleYes = 0; No = 1
Const_culture2No Discretionary actions0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
Invol_culture1All staff involved in policies0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
Adapt_culture1Capacity to change0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
Adapt_culture2Innovation is encouraged0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
Mission_culture1More client-focused0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
Missn_culture2Performance is goal-driven0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
ReduceEngage in reducing waste0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
RegenerateReclaims, recovers, and returns scraps0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
ReuseReclaims, reuses and repairs medical devices0 = Strongly agree; 1 = agree; 2 = somewhat agree; 3 = disagree; 4 = strongly disagree
RecyclingEngage in recyclingYes = 0; No = 1
ExchangeEngage in exchangeYes = 0; No = 1
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