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Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the HBSO

From: Development of a health behavior scale for older adults living alone receiving public assistance

n = 535

No.

Item

Factor I

Factor II

Total scale communality

Self-perception of personal power

Practical skills for daily health

17

I have places where I can relax besides home.

0.70

−0.19

0.28

14

I have someone that I can talk to comfortably if I need to.

0.62

−0.01

0.30

13

I have my own ways to distract or change my mind.

0.49

0.10

0.28

19

I spend my time trying to help others even in a small way.

0.47

0.11

0.27

20

I have goals and hopes for the future of my life.

0.43

0.21

0.21

1

I make sure to brush my teeth after every meal.

−0.08

0.57

0.31

7

I choose foods by checking information such as nutritional value, salt and calories.

−0.03

0.54

0.37

2

I wash my hands and gargle regularly to protect against infection.

0.04

0.53

0.39

9

I gather information that helps me stay healthy from articles, TV programs and others.

0.01

0.52

0.28

11

When I have dental problems, I do not leave them and go to see the dentist as soon as possible.

0.07

0.42

0.32

Cumulative contribution (%)

 

23.3

30.1

 

Factor correlation coefficients (r)

Factor I

1.00

0.53

 
 

Factor II

0.53

  
  1. Maximum likelihood method factor analysis with promax rotation
  2. Bold: Item loadings exceed 0.40