Table 1 Results of exploratory factor analysis
The extracted factors | Eigen value | Somatization symptoms (factor loading) |
|---|---|---|
General | 3.932 | Dizziness (0.641), backache (0.638), joint pain (0.637), Headache (0.573), heartbeat (0.552), fatigue (0.536), Eye pain(0.533), Pain in the teeth and jaw (0.467), quake (0.43), Flushing (0.395), Throat and neck pain(0.326), Menstruation disorders (0.307), Dry mouth (0.305) |
Upper gastrointestinal | 2.914 | Nausea(0.647), heartburn (0.565), Abdominal fullness (0.562), globus (0.543), Non heart chest pain (0.454) |
Lower gastrointestinal | 2.909 | constipation (0.704), flatulence (0.676), stomach cramp (0.54), Anal pain (0.485) |
Respiratory | 1.967 | rattle(0.725), roup (0.689), short winded(0.515) |