Table 5.
Results of the factor analysis
| Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Factor 1 |
2. The GP helps me to make a treatment plan that I could do in my daily life |
0.707 |
0.416 |
Customisation |
| 5. The GP thinks about my values and traditions when s/he recommends treatments to me |
0.498 |
0.373 |
Customisation |
|
| 6. The GP helps to plan ahead so I could take care of my illness even in hard times |
0.730 |
0.301 |
Customisation |
|
| 7. The GP told me how my visits with other types of doctors help my treatment |
0.544 |
0.048 |
Experience |
|
| 8. The GP shows me how what I do to take care of my illness influence my condition |
0.717 |
0.208 |
Cooperation |
|
| 10. The GP asks me questions about my health habits |
0.649 |
0.505 |
Customisation |
|
| 15. The GP asks me how my chronic illnesses affect my life |
0.710 |
0.502 |
Experience |
|
| 16. The GP asks me to talk about any problems with my medicines or their effects |
0.589 |
0.281 |
Experience |
|
| 17. The GP asks me if I am satisfied with the organisation of my care |
0.497 |
0.408 |
Experience |
|
| 18. The GP contacts me to know how things are going |
0.520 |
-0.012 |
Experience |
|
| Factor 2 | 1. The GP asks about my ideas when we made a treatment plan |
0.468 |
0.573 |
Customisation |
| 3. The GP gives me a copy of my treatment plan |
0.638 |
0.673 |
Cooperation |
|
| 4. The GP gives me choices about treatment to think about |
0.596 |
0.684 |
Cooperation |
|
| 9. The GP asks me to talk about my goals in caring for my illness |
0.551 |
0.654 |
Customisation |
|
| 11. The GP helps me to list things that I can do to improve my health |
0.605 |
0.633 |
Cooperation |
|
| 12. The GP refers me to a dietician, health educator, or counsellor |
0.384 |
0.719 |
Cooperation |
|
| 13. The GP encourages me to go to a specific group to help me with my chronic illnesses |
0.252 |
0.888 |
Cooperation |
|
| 14. The GP encourages me to attend programs in the community that could help me | 0.318 | 0.767 | Cooperation |