Table 1 Modifications of the original TSI made by the final expert panel

8

I rush in my speech.

I rush in my speech or find it difficult to communicate fluently in English when under pressure

Original question 8 modified

Not all teachers are fluent in English

14

There is too much administrative paperwork in my job

The school system has structural and functional problems

Original question 14 deleted, new question 14 added

Original question 10 should incorporate original question 14

16

I am not progressing on my job as rapidly as I would like.

I have frequent teacher-teacher or teacher- superior authority conflict e.g with the ministry or board of directors

Original question 16 deleted, new question 16 added

Original question 16 seems a duplication of original question 15

18

I receive an inadequate salary for the work I do

I receive an inadequate or late wages for the work I do

Original question 18 modified

Late payment of salary is very frequent within this population

46

I respond to stress by using over-the counter drugs

I respond to stress by using over-the counter drugs or prescription medication

Original questions 46 and 47 merged

This is because several over-the counter drugs are prescription medication within this population

47

I respond to stress by using prescription drugs

I respond to stress by using illegal drug

Original questions 47 modified

This is because of use of illegal drugs such as cannabis in time of stress