Table 4.
Factor analysis.
| Variable | Factor 1 | Factor 2 |
|---|---|---|
| To what extent does the illness you are suffering from affect your life? | 0.65 | 0.11 |
| How long do you think your illness will last? | 0.49 | 0.40 |
| To what extent are you able to control your illness? | −0.14 | 0.77 |
| How much do you think treatment can help you overcome your illness? | −0.57 | 0.10 |
| How severe do you feel your symptoms are? | 0.70 | 0.29 |
| To what extent are you worried about your illness? | 0.66 | 0.25 |
| How much do you think you understand your illness? | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| How much does your illness affect your emotional well-being? | 0.79 | 0.04 |
| HADS—anxiety | 0.77 | −0.33 |
| HADS—depression | 0.76 | −0.21 |
Explanation: method: principal components; minimum eigenvalue: 1.000; factor rotation: Varimax normalized; factor loadings for analysis > 7.