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Table 5 Factor loadings of Swe-HLS-EU-Q6 (PCA, Oblimin rotation, n = 335)

From: Validity and reliability of the swedish versions of the HLS-EU-Q16 and HLS-EU-Q6 questionnaires

Item

Factor

Subscale

 

1

2

M. Find out about activities that are good for your mental well-being

0.885

0.146

Access and understand information in relation to health and illness

O. Understand information in the media on how to get healthier

0.800

− 0.035

H. Find information on how to manage mental health problems like stress

or depression

0.597

− 0.234

E. Judge when you may need to get a second opinion from another doctor

− 0.124

− 0.927

Process and apply information from healthcare professionals and media

F. Use information the doctor gives you to make decisions about your illness

0.071

− 0.786

K. Judge if the information on health risks in the media is reliable

0.366

− 0.505

  1. Abbreviations: Sw-HLS-EU-Q: Swedish Health literacy survey European questionnaire; PCA: Principal Component Analysis