Table 2.
Factor loadings of the CADES (N: 231)
| Factor | Items | Factor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Emotional self-regulation | 1 | I can reduce my stress | -.293 | .810 | -.027 |
| 2 | I always do what is necessary to control my illness | .054 | .726 | -.220 | |
| 3 | I use personal methods (prayer, mental relaxation, calm thinking, walking) to control my thoughts | -.339 | .607 | .236 | |
| 4 | I will try to improve if I make a mistake in treating my illness | .067 | .939 | -.039 | |
| 5 | I am trying to overcome my disease control problems | .046 | .482 | .179 | |
| 6 | I can identify and address the causes of my stress | .086 | .864 | .158 | |
| 7 | I can set up programs to control your illness | .359 | .575 | .044 | |
| 8 | I create a balance between activity and rest to control my illness | .395 | .622 | .045 | |
| 9 | In critical conditions such as sudden chest pain, I can take appropriate immediate action, such as taking medication | .471 | .657 | .021 | |
| 10 | If needed, I can get financial support from a sponsor | .439 | .650 | .148 | |
| 11 | I can definitely talk sincerely with my healthcare team about my emotions | .429 | .536 | .428 | |
| 12 | I have a good relationship with my acquaintances (family, friends, etc.) | .431 | .695 | .334 | |
| Self-determination | 13 | I try to accept it when my condition worsens due to illness | .137 | .026 | .896 |
| 14 | I don't mind if those around me are aware of my illness | .164 | .065 | .783 | |
| 15 | I am optimistic about my current situation | .336 | .042 | .760 | |
| 16 | I'm trying to accept my illness | .277 | .089 | .895 | |
| 17 | I am a person who can improve my health | .472 | .231 | .668 | |
| 18 | I accept physical problems (such as weakness) resulting from illness | .350 | .043 | .853 | |
| 19 | I have a goal in life that I want to achieve | .500 | .108 | .686 | |
| Personal competence of disease management perception | 20 | I am aware of the undesirable consequences (relapse, various heart diseases, etc.) that may occur in the future | .762 | .132 | .406 |
| 21 | I understand what to do when symptoms of an illness occur (such as taking medication, resting, etc.) | .895 | .088 | .273 | |
| 22 | I am aware of what signs need to be treated again | .850 | .114 | .355 | |
| 23 | I am well aware of my current medical condition | .804 | .127 | .446 | |
| 24 | I know how to manage my illness (exercise, diet, quitting smoking, etc.) | .858 | .168 | .358 | |
| 25 | I know how to treat my illness (medication, stenting, surgery, etc.) | .868 | .077 | .350 | |
| Eigenvalue | 11.233 | 4.701 | 2.082 | ||
| Percentage of the variance % | 25.430 | 23.686 | 22.950 | ||