Table 2.
Rotated Component Matrix with Factor Loading for EHAS Demonstrating Two Subscales
| EHAS Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Source | Intervention Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I can’t seem to keep my symptoms out of my mind | .813 | PCS | Rumination | |
| I have a difficult time enjoying myself because cannot get my mind off the discomfort in my throat/chest/oesophagus. | .805 | VSI | Rumination | |
| These symptoms are awful and I feel that they overwhelm me. | .787 | PCS | Catastrophizing | |
| As soon as I awake, I worry that I will have discomfort in my throat/chest/oesophagus during the day. | .771 | CSQ | Rumination | |
| I often worry about problems in my throat/chest/oesophagus. | .699 | VSI | Rumination | |
| These symptoms are terrible and I think things are never going to get any better. | .683 | CSQ | Catastrophizing | |
| There’s nothing I can do to reduce the intensity of the symptoms. | .681 | PCS | Catastrophizing | |
| When I feel discomfort in my throat/chest/oesophagus, it frightens me. | .646 | CSQ | Catastrophizing | |
| I anxiously want the symptoms to go away. | .617 | PCS | Coping | |
| I am quick to notice changes in location or extent of my oesophageal symptoms. | .874 | PVAS | Vigilance | |
| I am aware of sudden or temporary changes in my oesophagus | .830 | PVAS | Vigilance | |
| I notice my symptoms even if I am busy with another activity. | .669 | PVAS | Vigilance | |
| I focus on oesophageal sensations. | .573 | PVAS | Rumination | |
| I am very sensitive to oesophageal sensations such as heartburn or chest pain. | .533 | PVAS | Vigilance | |
| I keep track of my symptom level. | .516 | PVAS | Coping |