Table 2.

Factor structure of the core POSM questions

POSM question	Worry factor	Information-Support factor
Since getting my smear result I have been worried that I may have cervical cancer.	0.846
Since getting my smear result I have been worried about my general health.	0.819
Since getting my smear result I have been worried that my next smear will show changes to the cells.	0.814
Since getting my smear result I have been worried about having sex.	0.581
In general I feel well enough informed about what my smear result means.		0.778
Since getting my smear result I have been satisfied with the support I have had from other people.		0.767
Since getting my smear result the way I feel about myself has changed.		0.445

Factor loadings under 0.4 have been suppressed for clarity.