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Table 2 Relevance, Simplicity, Clarity, Item Content Validity Index (I-CVI), and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) Values of the PSQ-39

From: Psychosomatic symptoms questionnaire (PSQ-39): a psychometric study among general population of Iranian adults

Items

Relevance

Simplicity

Clarity

I-CVI

CVR

Headache

1

1

1

1

1

Dizziness

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Fainting

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Nausea

1

1

1

1

1

Rustling sound in ears

1

1

1

1

1

Confusion or feelings of unreality

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Upset stomach

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Abdominal pain

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Bowel cramps

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Bloated stomach

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Feeling low on energy

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Feeling tired

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Feeling exhausted

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Not feeling fit

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Chest pain

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Tightness around the chest

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Irregular heart beat

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Pounding heart

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Painful stings in the heart area

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Shortness of breath

1

1

1

1

1

Inability to take a deep breath

1

1

1

1

1

Sudden fast or deep breathing

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Muscle pain

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Pain in bones

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Back pain

1

1

1

1

1

Pain in neck

1

1

1

1

1

Feelings of muscle weakness

1

1

1

1

1

Stiffness of fingers

1

1

1

1

1

Trembling of hands

1

1

1

1

1

Excessive sweating

1

1

1

1

1

Hot or cold flashes

1

1

1

1

1

Tingling feeling in fingers, arms, or legs

1

1

1

1

1

Dry mouth

1

1

1

1

1

Lump in throat

1

1

1

1

1

Having trouble swallowing

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Sore throat

1

1

1

1

1

Forgetfulness

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Difficulty concentrating

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1

Unclear or foggy thoughts

1

0.86

0.86

0.91

1