Table 6.
Factor loadings of A-OHVS based on EFA with Varimax rotation.
| Items | Factors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| OHVS1 | It is important to me to keep my natural teeth.* | 0.790 | |||
| OHVS2 | It is okay for me to miss a day or two of flossing when I am busy | 0.850 | |||
| OHVS3 | My smile is an important part of my appearance. | 0.561 | |||
| OHVS4 | Going to a dentist is not worth the cost to me.* | 0.607 | |||
| OHVS5 | Flossing my teeth every day is a high priority for me | 0.858 | |||
| OHVS6 | I would rather get dentures than spend money to treat cavities or gum disease | 0.674 | |||
| OHVS7 | I think it is important that my teeth and gums are a source of pride. | 0.726 | |||
| OHVS8 | If I have a toothache, I prefer to wait and see if it will go away on its own before seeing a dentist | 0.490 | |||
| OHVS9 | I would not mind if I had to have a false tooth or dentures. | 0.681 | |||
| OHVS10 | I make sure I have dental floss available with me so I have it when I need it | 0.627 | |||
| OHVS11 | Going to the dentist is only important if my teeth or gums are bothering me. | 0.459 | |||
| OHVS12 | The condition of my teeth and gums is an important part of my overall health. | 0.837 | |||
OHVS, oral health values scale; A-OHVS, Arabic version of OHVS; EFA, exploratory factor analysis.
Note: factor 1 = professional and dental care; factor 2 = appearances and health; factor 3 = flossing factor; factor 4 = retaining natural teeth.
*
indicates items that were loaded on different factors.