Table 3.
Results of the EFA of the BDI-II in 341 patients with hepatitis C
| Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sadness | .509 | .204 | Factor 1 |
| 2. Pessimism | .518 | .197 | Factor 1 |
| 3. Past failure | .782 | −.050 | Factor 1 |
| 4. Loss of pleasure | .523 | .353 | Eliminated |
| 5. Guilty feelings | .650 | .067 | Factor 1 |
| 6. Punishment feelings | .723 | −.115 | Factor 1 |
| 7. Self-dislike | .733 | .049 | Factor 1 |
| 8. Self-criticalness | .747 | .037 | Factor 1 |
| 9. Suicidal thoughts | .599 | .036 | Factor 1 |
| 10. Crying | .629 | −.003 | Factor 1 |
| 11. Agitation | .499 | .086 | Factor 1 |
| 12. Loss of interest | .453 | .357 | Eliminated |
| 13. Indecisiveness | .476 | .349 | Eliminated |
| 14. Worthlessness | .745 | .118 | Factor 1 |
| 15. Loss of energy | −.007 | .775 | Factor 2 |
| 16. Changes in sleeping pattern | .103 | .505 | Factor 2 |
| 17. Irritability | .256 | .509 | Factor 2 |
| 18. Changes in appetite | .150 | .488 | Factor 2 |
| 19. Concentration difficulty | .274 | .512 | Factor 2 |
| 20. Tiredness or fatigue | −.123 | .924 | Factor 2 |
| 21. Loss of interest in sex | .043 | .507 | Factor 2 |