Table 1 Factor analysis of the HADS items using varimax rotation
Item No. | Subscale | Item | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | Anxiety | I get a sudden feeling of panic. | 0.813 | 0.103 |
9 | Anxiety | I get a sort of frightened feeling like ‘butterflies’ in the stomach. | 0.736 | 0.051 |
3 | Anxiety | I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen. | 0.721 | 0.109 |
5 | Anxiety | Worrying thoughts go through my mind. | 0.684 | 0.167 |
1 | Anxiety | I feel tense or wound up. | 0.518 | 0.335 |
11 | Anxiety | I feel restless as if I have to be on the move. | 0.284 | 0.259 |
7 | Depression | I can sit and feel relaxed. | 0.085 | 0.629 |
12 | Depression | I look forward with enjoyment to things. | 0.141 | 0.717 |
2 | Depression | I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy. | 0.144 | 0.663 |
4 | Depression | I can laugh and see the funny sides of things. | 0.141 | 0.656 |
10 | Depression | I have lost interest in my appearance. | 0.131 | 0.626 |
14 | Depression | I can enjoy a good book or radio or TV program. | 0.141 | 0.583 |
6 | Depression | I feel cheerful. | 0.261 | 0.560 |
8 | Anxiety | I feel disappointed (or feel slowed down). | 0.527 | 0.368 |