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Table 3 Labeling each factor based on the relevant items by factor loading

From: Designing and validating of a questionnaire measuring perceived self-care ability (PSCA) in chronic stroke patients at home

No

Items

Factor loading

Factor I

Factor II

Factor III

1

I need help from others to get in and out of bed

0.823

  

2

I need help from others to ascend and descend the stairs

0.815

  

3

I take my medications on my own, as directed by the doctor

0.805

  

4

I need help from others to roll over in bed

0.789

  

5

I am able to provide a detailed report of the progress of my health condition to the doctor

0.749

  

6

I am able to provide a detailed report of the progress of my health condition to the doctor

0.736

  

7

I am still able to provide a comfortable lifestyle for myself despite my disability

0.728

  

8

I am aware of the signs and symptoms of a possible recurrence of the disease

0.691

  

9

My past experiences keep me in good health

0.655

  

10

I have a say in self-care decisions

0.597

  

11

Despite my disability, my self-care skills are enhancing day by day

0.561

  

12

I can perform daily tasks outside the house (shopping, attending family parties)

0.540

  

13

I can do daily life activities (bathing, going to the toilet, preparing a simple snack, dressing and doing personal hygiene)

0.498

  

14

I control my mental pressure and stress

0.496

  

15

With the help of something or someone, I can take ten steps around the house

0.462

  

16

I know who to ask for help in case of a problem

0.445

  

17

Given the current situation, I need more help from my family and society

 

0.888

 

18

Families endure a lot of hardship to take care of me

 

0.840

 

19

I am worried that the disability might be permanant

 

0.758

 

20

I need more time to fully understand my disability

 

0.729

 

21

I worry about relying on the help of others

 

0.687

 

22

I feel that the family pays attention to my opinions

 

0.644

 

23

Spiritual beliefs (prayer, etc.) help me deal with my disability

 

0.556

 

24

I rely on the abilities I still have

 

0.493

 

25

Both when sitting and standing, I can maintain my balance

  

0.838

26

I can be drawn in by the conversations going on around me

  

0.824

27

I am able to see and identify objects around me

  

0.804

28

I am in control of my bladder (urine and feces)

  

0.804

29

I am able to pronounce the words in order and comprehend their meaning

  

0.772

30

I can move my arms and legs

  

0.626

31

My ability to move is limited by numbness in my hands and feet

  

0.565

32

I am afraid of the future

  

0.496

  1. Factor I: sensory, motor and cognitive ability, Factor II: cognitive ability, Factor III: Threatened health status