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Table 2 Factor loading of each item in Portuguese version of DrHy-Q

From: Drug Hypersensitivity Quality of Life Questionnaire: validation procedures and first results of the Portuguese version

Item

Factor loading

Since I am unable to take drugs every illness limits me more than other

0.742

I am afraid of being administered a drug during an emergency to which I am allergic

0.673

I feel frightened due to my problem of allergy reaction

0.807

The problem of adverse reaction to drugs affects my life

0.826

I would like the allergist’s opinion before taking drugs prescribed by other specialists

0.666

Even a little discomfort for me is a problem

0.720

The fact that I cannot use medication safely made me feel different from others

0.735

I feel anxious due to my problem of allergy reaction

0.864

For each disease I would be confident that there is a drug that I can safely take

0.684

I am afraid I could not deal with the pain

0.558

I feel anguished due to my problem of allergy reaction

0.838

I worry every time I take a drug different from ones that cause my allergic reactions

0.812

I give up leisure activities (sport, vacations, trips) because of my problem

0.551

I’m in a bad mood due to my problem of allergy reaction

0.714

The idea of taking a medicine makes me feel anxious

0.791