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Table 2 Factor loadings after Factor Analysis (before and after Varimax normalized rotation) of controls and patients data

From: Reliability, validity and psychometric properties of the Greek translation of the Major Depression Inventory

  

Without rotation

Varimax Normalized Rotation

  

Factor

Factor

Factor

Factor

MDI item No

Description of item

1

2

1

2

1

Have you felt low on spirits or sad?

0.81

-0.04

0.81

-0.07

2

Have you lost interest in your daily activities?

0.90

-0.01

0.90

-0.05

3

Have you felt lacking in energy and strength?

0.81

-0.18

0.80

-0.21

4

Have you felt less self-confident?

0.84

-0.13

0.84

-0.16

5

Have you had a bad conscience or feelings of guilt?

0.53

0.39

0.55

0.37

6

Have you felt that life wasn't worth living?

0.44

0.09

0.44

0.07

7

Have you had difficulty in concentrating, e.g. when reading the newspaper or watching television?

0.81

0.06

0.81

0.03

8A

Have you felt very restless?

0.77

0.19

0.78

0.16

8B

Have you felt subdued?

0.85

-0.08

0.84

-0.11

9

Have you had trouble sleeping at night?

0.76

0.04

0.76

0.01

10A

Have you suffered from reduced appetite?

0.77

0.03

0.77

0.00

10B

Have you suffered from increased appetite?

-0.16

0.89

-0.12

0.90

 

Explaned Var

6.47

1.06

6.46

1.07

 

Prp.Totl

54%

9%

54%

9%