Table 2 Factor loadings of HADS items following maximum likelihood factor extraction with oblimin rotation
HAD Scale item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Anxiety sub-scale | |||
(1) | I feel tense or wound up (AGI) | 0.23 | 0.45 |
(3) | I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen (ANX) | -0.02 | 0.75 |
(5) | Worrying thoughts go through my mind (ANX) | 0.09 | 0.69 |
(7) | I can sit at ease and feel relaxed (AGI) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
(9) | I get a sort of frightened feeling like 'butterflies' in the stomach (ANX) | -0.02 | 0.72 |
(11) | I feel restless as if I have to be on the move (AGI) | -0.01 | 0.43 |
(13) | I get sudden feelings of panic (ANX) | -0.02 | 0.75 |
Depression sub-scale | |||
(2) | I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy | 0.95 | -0.14 |
(4) | I can laugh and see the funny side of things | 0.87 | -0.06 |
(6) | I feel cheerful | 0.72 | 0.01 |
(8) | I feel as if I am slowed down | 0.38 | 0.21 |
(10) | I have lost interest in my appearance | 0.40 | 0.08 |
(12) | I look forward with enjoyment to things | 0.65 | 0.09 |
(14) | I can enjoy a good book or TV programme | 0.42 | 0.19 |