Table 2 Exploratory factor analysis of the DUAMMT (n = 200)
Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Q12. Methadone treatment is long term. | .762 | .079 | .075 | −.190 |
Q16. I do not receive adequate counseling at the Methadone Therapy Center. | .699 | .042 | .253 | .010 |
Q13. Methadone does not have an effect on the prevention of relapse. | .690 | −.133 | .139 | −.209 |
Q15. Methadone treatment centers are not available enough. | .633 | .023 | .421 | .110 |
Q14. Daily clinic visits for methadone are hard for me. | .507 | .115 | .056 | .383 |
Q17. Methadone treatment is costly. | .424 | .081 | .261 | .400 |
Q11. Methadone does not help addiction treatment. | .406 | .324 | −.096 | .326 |
Q18. Methadone reduces contact with drug dealers | .281 | .225 | .210 | .338 |
Q19. Methadone reduces clashes with the police. | .344 | −.241 | .236 | 305 |
Q1. Methadone is addictive. | .107 | .669 | −.125 | −.069 |
Q3. Methadone decreases my sexual activity. | .060 | .608 | .078 | .023 |
Q2. Methadone makes me sleepy. | −.196 | .475 | .169 | .096 |
Q4. Methadone has negative effects on my health (constipation, liver problems, heart pain). | −.018 | .459 | .001 | −.065 |
Q6. Daily clinic visits for methadone have a negative effect on my family relationships. | .241 | −.140 | .695 | .086 |
Q7. I’m scared to see one of my relatives in a methadone treatment center. | .202 | −.038 | .677 | .173 |
Q5. Daily clinic visits for methadone threaten my family life and my job. | −.109 | .331 | .520 | −.248 |
Q10. Methadone makes me feel euphoric. | −.102 | .082 | .173 | .616 |
Q8. Methadone reduces the temptation to consume drugs. | .153 | .312 | .030 | .529 |
Q9. I’ve had more clean days with methadone. | −.065 | .352 | .293 | .523 |