Table 3 Factor loadings of exploratory factor analysis for the Chinese version of the Positive Health Behaviours Scale
Item | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21. In autumn and winter, I will supplement vitamin D | 0.593 | - | - | - |
22. I will avoid excessive sun exposure | 0.687 | - | - | - |
23. I brush my teeth at least twice a day | 0.776 | - | - | - |
24. I check my teeth every six months | 0.795 | - | - | - |
25. I measure my blood pressure every three months | 0.775 | - | - | - |
26. I will be vaccinated against influenza to prevent disease | 0.739 | - | - | - |
27. I have a breast self-examination once a month | 0.825 | - | - | - |
28. I have a smear test (female) or blood test for prostate specific antigen (male) at least every 3 years or less | 0.784 | - | - | - |
29. When I am ill, I will follow the doctor’s advice and receive treatment | 0.733 | - | - | - |
1. I have regular meals every day | - | 0.713 | - | - |
2. I have the habit of eating breakfast | - | 0.719 | - | - |
3. I eat fruit every day | - | 0.771 | - | - |
4. I eat vegetables every day | - | 0.718 | - | - |
5. I drink at least two glasses of milk or yogurt every day | - | 0.798 | - | - |
6. I limit the intake of animal fat every day | - | 0.762 | - | - |
7. I limit my intake of salt every day | - | 0.729 | - | - |
8. I limit my sugar intake every day | - | 0.751 | - | - |
9. I don’t eat snacks between meals | - | 0.696 | - | - |
14. I sleep at least 6–7 hours every night | - | - | 0.710 | - |
15. I work and rest regularly every day | - | - | 0.723 | - |
16. I spend at least 20 minutes a day relaxing | - | - | 0.735 | - |
17. I can cope with pressure well | - | - | 0722 | - |
18. Facing myself and the outside world, I can always maintain a positive attitude | - | - | 0.650 | - |
19. When I encounter difficulties, I will ask others for help | - | - | 0.733 | - |
20. I get together with my friends or colleagues once a month | - | - | 0.639 | - |
10. I do at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise every day | - | - | - | 0.837 |
11. I do strength exercises of major muscle groups at least twice a week (e.g. sweeping the floor, carrying heavy bags, climbing stairs, exercising abdominal muscles) | - | - | - | 0.835 |
12. In daily life, I will take the initiative to increase physical activity or physical labor (for example, walking instead of taking a car, climbing stairs instead of taking an elevator) | - | - | - | 0.775 |
13. I limit the time I watch TV every day | - | - | - | 0.766 |