Table 2 Constituent items of the post-fistula repair reintegration instrument and lower and higher-order rotated factor loadings

Mobility and social engagement

ρ = 0.86

I am comfortable moving around my community.

0.8858

I am comfortable moving around my house.

0.7039

I freely engage in work that is necessary or important to me.

0.7033

I am able to make longer trips.

0.5427

I am satisfied with the role that I hold in my community.

0.5875

I am able to participate in social and religious activities as I want.

0.5153

I am satisfied with my capacity for work.

0.4432

I am satisfied with my capacity to meet my needs and the needs of any dependents.

0.3997

I am comfortable with myself in the company of others.

0.3460

Meeting family needs

ρ = 0.97

I have a role in my family which meets my needs.

0.9443

I have a role in my family which meets the needs of my family members.

0.8835

Comfort with relationships

ρ = 0.73

In general, I am comfortable with my personal relationships.

0.8012

In general, I am comfortable with my relationship with my husband/partner.

0.6647

In general, I am comfortable with my relationship with friends/other family members.

0.5071

In general, I am comfortable with my relationship with my children.

0.4152

General life satisfaction

ρ = 0.95

In general, I am satisfied with myself.

0.9630

In general, I am satisfied with my life.

0.9129

In general, I am satisfied with my health.

0.7597

Higher-order factor

Lower-order factor

Rotated factor loading

Reintegration

Mobility and social engagement

0.6011

Meeting family needs

0.5607

Comfort with relationships

0.3550

General life satisfaction

0.4139