Table 3 Factor loadings of HAD Scale items following maximum likelihood factor extraction with oblimin rotation
HAD Scale item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Anxiety sub-scale | Â | Â | Â |
(1) I feel tense or wound up | 0.17 | -0.30 | 0.45 |
(3) I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen | 0.16 | -0.80 | -0.08 |
(5) Worrying thoughts go through my mind | 0.24 | -0.55 | 0.16 |
(7) I can sit at ease and feel relaxed | 0.26 | -0.10 | 0.61 |
(9) I get a sort of frightened feeling like 'butterflies' in the stomach | -0.18 | -0.79 | 0.04 |
(11) I feel restless as if I have to be on the move | -0.06 | 0.01 | 0.53 |
(13) I get sudden feelings of panic | 0.03 | -0.82 | 0.04 |
Depression sub-scale | Â | Â | Â |
(2) I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy | 0.72 | -0.04 | -0.02 |
(4) I can laugh and see the funny side of things | 0.50 | -0.11 | 0.12 |
(6) I feel cheerful | 0.45 | -0.15 | 0.15 |
(8) I feel as if I am slowed down | 0.56 | 0.07 | 0.18 |
(10) I have lost interest in my appearance | 0.35 | -0.01 | -0.05 |
(12) I look forward with enjoyment to things | 0.88 | -0.08 | -0.11 |
(14) I can enjoy a good book or TV programme | 0.58 | 0.07 | 0.01 |