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Table 4 Factor loading of varimax rotated factor pattern for 437 males

From: Factor analysis of the clustering of common somatic symptoms: a preliminary study

 

Factor

 

1

Pain Symptoms

2

Cold

Symptoms

3

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

4

Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Neck pain or stiffness

0.61

-0.16

0.22

0.44

Chest pain

0.24

0.03

0.74

0.28

Sensation of dyspnea or asphyxia

0.22

0.13

0.70

0.17

Palpitation

0.18

0.35

0.58

0.32

Poor appetite

0.17

0.36

0.12

0.62

Stomach ache or

abdominal discomfort

0.15

0.14

0.14

0.76

Constipation or diarrhea

0.16

0.27

0.07

0.65

Low back pain

0.65

-0.04

0.23

0.32

Sensation of anesthesia

0.72

0.21

0.19

0.07

Sensation of heavy limbs

0.55

0.45

0.24

0.04

Joint pain

0.72

0.31

0.03

0.04

Muscle weakness

0.53

0.48

0.29

0.07

Clod sweating

0.09

0.59

0.19

0.23

Feeling too warm or cold

0.03

0.71

0.13

0.21

Shuddering

0.23

0.63

0.09

0.13

Muscle pain

0.74

0.11

0.17

0.22

Frequent micturition

0.10

0.20

0.60

-0.10

% Variance explained

19.1

13.3

12.6

12.2

Cumulative variance

19.1

32.4

45.0

57.1

  1. Factor loadings ≥0.50 are in bold.