Table 2.
Factor analysis of 20 health complaints into three components.
| Health Complaint | Component | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Psychological (9 items) | 2 Pains/aches (7 items) | 3 Circulatory/breathing (4 items) | |
| Depressive mood | 0.76 | ||
| Nervousness/anxiety | 0.67 | ||
| Mood swings | 0.66 | ||
| Difficulties to concentrate | 0.57 | ||
| Fear/phobia | 0.54 | ||
| Sleep disorders/insomnia | 0.47 | ||
| Nightmares | 0.44 | ||
| Fatigue | 0.43 | ||
| Lack of appetite | 0.41 | ||
| Stomach trouble/heartburn | 0.62 | ||
| Abdominal problems | 0.55 | ||
| Neck and shoulder pain | 0.52 | ||
| Back pain | 0.44 | ||
| Diarrhoea | 0.44 | ||
| Constipation | 0.42 | ||
| Headaches | 0.38 | ||
| Trembling hands | 0.74 | ||
| Trembling | 0.64 | ||
| Rapid heartbeat/circulatory problems | 0.51 | ||
| Breathing difficulties | 0.38 | ||
Note: Varimax rotation.