Table 2 Results of explanatory factor analysis of the FR-QoL-29-Turkish in 180 patients with IBD

In the past 2 weeks

1

I have regretted eating and drinking things which have made my IBD symptoms worse

.536

2

My enjoyment of a particular food or drink has been affected by the knowledge that it might trigger my IBD symptoms

.608

3

My IBD has meant that I have had to leave the table while I am eating to go to the toilet

.378

4

I have not been able to predict how long it will take for my body to respond to something I have had to eat or drink, due to my IBD

.310

5

Certain foods have triggered symptoms of my IBD

.590

6

My IBD has meant that I have been nervous that if I eat something I will need to go to the toilet straight away

.637

7

I have avoided having food and drink I know does not agree with my IBD

.728

8

I have felt relaxed about what I can eat and drink despite my IBD

.797

9

I have felt in control of what I eat and drink in relation to my IBD

.724

10

I have struggled to eat the way that is best for my IBD because of other commitments during the day

.703

11

I have been frustrated about not knowing how food and drink will react with my IBD

.766

12

I have had to concentrate on what I have been eating and drinking because of my IBD

.807

13

I have been worried that if I eat I will get symptoms of my IBD

.771

14

I have felt the way that I eat and drink for my IBD has affected my day-to-day life

.752

15

The way I have had to eat for my IBD has restricted my lifestyle

.730

16

I have had to concentrate on what food I buy because of my IBD

.707

17

It has been on my mind how my IBD will be affected by what I eat and drink

.735

18

My IBD has prevented me from getting full pleasure from the food and drink I have had

.674

19

I have felt that I need to know what is in the food I am eating, due to my IBD

.794

20

I have felt that I have to be careful about when I have eaten, because of my IBD

.805

21

I have had to be more aware of what I am eating, due to my IBD

.803

22

I’ve missed being able to eat or drink whatever I want, because of my IBD

.854

23

I have felt that I would like to be able to eat and drink like everyone else

.817

24

I have been happy to eat and drink around people I do not know despite my IBD

.858

25

I have felt that I have been eating and drinking normally despite my IBD

.818

26

I have found it hard not knowing if a certain food will trigger IBD symptoms

.691

27

My IBD has meant I have had to make an effort to get all the nutrients my body needs

.564

28

I have felt that I haven’t known how my IBD will react to food or drink

.674

29

My IBD has meant that I have had to work hard to fit my eating habits in around my activities during the day

.794

Eigen value

14.79

The percentage of variance explanation

50.98