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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Adolesc Health. 2010 Sep 15;48(3):234–240. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.06.016

Table 2.

Exploratory factor analysis of reactions to SHSe and summary score variables in 8 to 13 year-old never smokers

Reactions Factor Loadings
Dizzy 0.52
Wanted to throw up 0.56
Unpleasant/gross 0.31
Heart beat faster 0.47
Relaxed/calm -0.07
Rush/buzz in head 0.56
Nice/pleasant 0.17
Liked smell -0.13
Coughing/choking 0.41

Cronbach's alpha (bold items) 0.63

Summary Score Categories %

Low (score 0 or 1) 36.9
Medium (score 2) 27.4
High (score ≥3) 35.7