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Table 2 Pattern matrix containing factor loadings (EFA) and respective theory domain represented by each retained in the MOCHAD-10

From: Factor and reliability analysis of a brief scale to measure motivation to change lifestyle for dementia risk reduction in the UK: the MOCHAD-10

Retained items

Factor 1

Positive Cues to Action

Factor 2

Negative Cues to Action

Domains from the Health Belief Modela

1. I am able to make differences that will change the risk of developing dementia

0.743

CA/SE

2. Changing my lifestyle and health habits can help me reduce my chance of developing dementia

0.709

CA/PB

3. Having risk factor (s) for dementia makes me think I have to change my lifestyle and behaviour

0.649

CA

4. Learning more about dementia from the media makes me think I have to change my lifestyle and behaviour

0.643

CA

5. Knowing family member (s) with dementia makes me think I have to change my lifestyle and behaviour

0.535

CA

6. When I think about dementia my heart beats faster

0.774

CA/PSE

7. When I think about dementia I feel nauseous

0.729

CA/PSE

8. The thought of dementia scares me

0.594

CA/PSE

9. My feelings about myself would change if I develop dementia

0.377

CA/PSE

10. There is a strong possibility that I will develop dementia

0.374

CA/PSU

  1. aSE self-efficacy, PB perceived benefits, CA cues to action, PSE perceived severity, PSU perceived susceptibility