Exploratory factor analysis factor loads, characteristic roots and sums of squares of the Brain Health Self-Efficacy Scale (BHSES)
| Item | Component | |||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| 1 | I will probably get dementia in the future. | 0.541 | ||
| 2 | I feel afraid of dementia. | 0.791 | ||
| 3 | Dementia will cause great suffering. | 0.873 | ||
| 4 | Dementia is costly and burdensome for families. | 0.853 | ||
| 6 | My blood pressure/blood sugar is basically stable. | 0.852 | ||
| 7 | I can keep my temper and promote brain health. | 0.826 | ||
| 9 | I have a balanced diet. | 0.725 | ||
| 10 | I enjoy communicating with others. | 0.609 | ||
| 11 | I try my best to monitor the chronic diseases | 0.570 | ||
| 13 | This week I will do physical exercises. | 0.733 | ||
| 14 | This week I will stay happy. | 0.831 | ||
| 15 | This week I can control my blood pressure and blood sugar. | 0.751 | ||
| 16 | This week I will go out for social contact. | 0.815 | ||
| 17 | This week I can learn latest knowledge or try new activities. | 0.768 | ||
| 18 | This week I can keep a proper diet without smoking. | 0.697 | ||
| 19 | I care about my memory and brain health and I’m willing to take regular memory check-ups and see a doctor if necessary. | 0.767 | ||
| Eigenvalues Rate of cumulative variance contribution (%) | 1.228 7.675 | 2.380 14.875 | 6.174 38.590 | |