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. 2024 Sep 12;56(5):828–832. [Article in Chinese] doi: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167X.2024.05.012

表 3.

中文版HeLD-14验证性因子分析结果

Results of Chinese version HeLD-14 confirmatory factor analysis

Dimensions Items Factor loadings
Concerning Do you care about your teeth or oral health? 0.874
Do you spend time doing things that are good for your teeth or oral health? 0.901
Understanding Are you able to read relevant text information, such as the treatment form given by your dentist? 0.912
Are you able to read dental or oral health information manuals available in dental clinics and waiting rooms? 0.933
Supporting Are you able to take your family or friends to the dentist? 0.847
When you go to the dentist, do you ask other people to go with you? 0.719
Financial burden Can you afford to the cost of going to the dentist (treatment and tests)? 0.961
Can you afford your medication for dental or oral care? 0.961
Medical treatment Do you know how to go to the dentist? 0.900
Do you know what you need to do to see a dentist? 0.854
Communication Do you seek advice from a dental professional about your teeth or oral health care? 0.935
Can you use the information given by your dentist to make decisions about your teeth or oral health care? 0.968
Application Are you able to carry out the dentist’s orders? 0.977
Can you take advice from your dentist to make decisions about your teeth or oral health? 0.904