Table 6 Exploratory factor-analysis based loadings with oblique geomin rotation at pre-assessment in the PCI group (n = 121)

Symptoms

Chest pain

.762*

Chest discomfort

.697*

Shortness of breath

.305*

Angina radiates

.623*

Palpitations

.378*

Frequency of use of nitroglycerin

.576*

Troubles with heart condition

.716*

Physical functioning

Moderate activities

.315*

.495*

.449*

Lifting and carrying

.474*

.508*

Climbing several flight of stairs

.944*

Climbing one flight of stairs

.944*

Bending and kneeling

.598*

.366*

Walking about 1 km

.789*

Walking about 100 M

.783*

Bathing or dressing

.351*

.729*

Psychososial functioning

Overprotective environment

.342*

Feeling like a burden

.542*

Restriction of social activities

.494*

.329*

Worried about going too far from home

.638*

Worried about your heart condition

.650*

Worried about overdoing

.586*

− .333*

Worried about sudden attack

.496*

− .614*

Frightened by pain

.553*

.486*

Uncertain about future

.828*

− .320*

Depressed

− .464*

.973*

Frustrated/impatient

− .308*

.889*

Enjoyment of life

.323*

.744*

Difficult to keep a positive outlook

.791*

Difficult to plan ahead

.725*

Cognitive functioning

Difficulty reasoning and solving problems

.845*

Forgetting things

− .389*

.570*

Difficulty concentrating

.732*