Table 2 Item Loadings for Items in PAID Subscales
PAID ITEMS | Factor 1* Loadings-Lack of Confidence Subscale | Factor 2† Loadings-Negative Emotional Consequences Subscale |
|---|---|---|
1. Not having clear and concrete goals for your diabetes care? | 0.40 | 0.32 |
2. Feeling discouraged with your diabetes treatment plan? | 0.73 | 0.31 |
3. Not "accepting" your diabetes? | 0.66 | 0.39 |
4. Feeling unsatisfied with your diabetes physician? | 0.61 | 0.07 |
5. Feeling that diabetes is taking up too much of your mental and physical energy everyday? | 0.61 | 0.36 |
6. Feeling alone with your diabetes? | 0.69 | 0.36 |
7. Feeling that your friends and family are not supportive of your diabetes management efforts? | 0.65 | 0.05 |
8. Feeling scared when you think about living with diabetes? | 0.22 | 0.78 |
9. Uncomfortable social situations related to your diabetes care (e.g., people telling you what to eat)? | 0.49 | 0.49 |
10. Feelings of deprivation regarding food and meals? | 0.39 | 0.46 |
11. Feeling depressed when you think about living with diabetes? | 0.36 | 0.78 |
12. Not knowing if your mood or feelings are related to your diabetes | 0.34 | 0.64 |
13. Feeling overwhelmed by your diabetes? | 0.39 | 0.67 |
14. Worrying about low blood sugar reactions? | 0.14 | 0.56 |
15. Feeling angry when you think about living with diabetes? | 0.31 | 0.73 |
16. Feeling constantly concerned about food and eating? | 0.18 | 0.81 |
17. Worrying about the future and the possibility of serious complications? | 0.01 | 0.85 |
18. Feelings of guilt or anxiety when you get off track with your diabetes management? | 0.35 | 0.65 |
19. Coping with complications of diabetes? | 0.46 | 0.55 |
20. Feeling "burned out" by the constant effort needed to manage diabetes? | 0.45 | 0.68 |