Table 2.

COST-FACIT measure adapted for use in a diabetes population: exploratory factor analysis

	Rating of dimensions quite a bit/very much, %	Factor 1: general financial situation	Factor 2: impact of illness on financial situation
Internal consistency, α		0.86	0.73
Survey items*
I know that I have enough money in savings, retirement, or assets to cover the costs of my treatment.	24	0.62
I am frustrated that I cannot work or contribute as much as I usually do.	47	0.60
I am satisfied with my current financial situation.	16	0.82
I am able to meet my monthly expenses.	45	0.81
I am financially stressed.	47	0.79
I am concerned about keeping my job and income, including work at home.	21	0.58
I feel in control of my financial situation.	22	0.82
My out-of-pocket medical expenses are more than I thought they would be.	42		0.73
I worry about the financial problems I will have in the future as a result of my illness or treatment.	60		0.69
I feel I have no choice about the amount of money I spend on care.	64		0.77
My diabetes expenses have reduced my satisfaction with my present financial situation.	30		0.64

^*Each statement was assessed on a 5-point Likert scale (not at all to very much). Responses were assessed as they apply to the participants’ diabetes in the past 7 days. Adapted with permission from FACIT and The University of Chicago.