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Table 3 Factor loadings of the two factors extracted using principal component analysis with promax rotation

From: Assessing self-efficacy in type 2 diabetes management: validation of the Italian version of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (IT-DMSES)

 

Factor 1

Disease management

Factor 2

Lifestyle management

1.check my blood sugar where necessary

.747

 

2.correct my blood sugar when the sugar level is too high

.731

 

3.correct my blood sugar when the blood sugar level is too low

.789

 

4.choose the correct foods

 

.714

5.keep my weight under control

 

.732

6.examine my feet for cuts

.415

.322

7.adjust my eating plan when ill

.359

.444

8.follow a healthy eating pattern most of the time

 

.826

9.take more exercise if the doctor advises me to

 

.753

10.when taking more exercise I am able to adjust my eating plan

 

.573

11.follow a healthy eating pattern when I am away from home

 

.865

12.follow a healthy eating pattern when I am eating out or at a party

 

.844

13.adjust my eating plan when I am feeling stressed or anxious

 

.638

14.take my medication as prescribed

.814

 

15.adjust my medication when I am ill

.870