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Table 5 Factor loadings of the MacNew items for our modified factor model

From: Psychometric properties of the German version of the MacNew heart disease health-related quality of life questionnaire

Item

Emotional

Participation

Perception of others

Symptoms

1.

Frustrated

0.745

   

2.

Worthless

0.701

   

3.

Confident

0.649

   

4.

Down in the dumps

0.791

   

5.

Relaxed

0.725

   

6.

Worn out

0.627

   

7.

Happy with personal life

0.663

   

8.

Restless

0.710

   

9.

Short of breath

   

0.664

10.

Tearful

0.600

   

12.

Social activities

 

0.627

  

13.

Others/less confidence in you

  

0.745

 

14.

Chest pain

   

0.609

16.

Aching legs

   

0.592

18.

Frightened

0.596

   

19.

Dizzy/lightheaded

   

0.546

21.

Unsure about exercise

 

0.615

  

22.

Overprotective family

 

0.556

  

23.

Burden on others

  

0.701

 

26.

Physically restricted

 

0.768

  

Variance explained

22.6%

16.1%

10.9%

10.5%