Table 3 Exploratory factor analysis of the 4th edition protocol (n = 176, Group 1)
From: Development of a scale to evaluate negative menstrual attitudes among Nepalese women
Item | M (SD) | Factor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
I | II | III | ||
Factor 1 Natural event (5 items, reversed item) α = 0.82 | ||||
17. I think menstruation is a sign of good health | 2.0 (0.6) | 0.848 | 0.008 | − 0.058 |
16. I think menstruation is phenomenon which keep all of life | 2.0 (0.8) | 0.799 | − 0.029 | − 0.137 |
15. I think menstruation is a way to inform me of my health condition | 2.0 (0.6) | 0.722 | 0.047 | − 0.055 |
14. I think I am more strongly aware of my health condition than usual by menstruation | 2.0 (0.8) | 0.570 | − 0.017 | − 0.370 |
13. I think menstruation is realized womanhood | 2.0 (0.7) | 0.496 | 0.063 | − 0.179 |
Factor 2 Debilitating event (5 items) α = 0.76 | ||||
5. I think I can’t do as usual behaviors during menstruation | 2.0 (1.2) | 0.188 | 0.756 | − 0.321 |
4. I think unhealthier than usual during menstruation | 3.0 (1.1) | 0.033 | 0.709 | 0.216 |
9. I can’t feel good during menstruation | 2.0 (1.2) | − 0.219 | 0.569 | 0.343 |
6. I think it is better to avoid certain behaviors during menstruation | 3.0 (1.2) | − 0.014 | 0.558 | 0.022 |
1. I think more tired than usual during menstruation | 3.0 (1.2) | − 0.033 | 0.434 | 0.659 |
Factor 3 Bothersome event (5 items) α = 0.69 | ||||
10. I think men have advantage in not having menstruation | 3.0 (1.3) | − 0.434 | 0.077 | 0.520 |
2. I think I expect extra consideration from people around me during menstruation | 4.0 (1.1) | − 0.255 | 0.415 | 0.449 |
3. I feel that changes in physical condition during menstruation are greater than changes in normal physical condition | 4.0 (1.1) | − 0.255 | 0.415 | 0.449 |
8. I think menstruation is something I just have to put up with | 4.0 (0.8) | − 0.195 | − 0.089 | 0.448 |
11. I think I hope it will be possible to get a short menstrual period | 4.0 (1.2) | − 0.401 | 0.348 | 0.406 |