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Table 1 Results of the factor analysis

From: The reliability and validity of a developed anxiety scale specific to primary focal hyperhidrosis symptoms

Item no

Items

Factor loading

α coefficient

31

I feel anxious that people will point out my sweat

0.82

0.94

32

I feel anxious that I might get sweat on anything I touch

0.81

19

I feel anxious that my sweat will wet things

0.77

30

When I hand over change at a store, I am worried that I might feel uncomfortable due to sweat

0.77

12

I feel anxious that I am causing discomfort to others by my sweat

0.77

21

I feel anxious that when I fill out the paperwork, the sweat will wet the paper

0.76

34

I feel anxious about sweating on the floor when I am barefoot

0.76

9

I feel anxious about sweating when I go out in public

0.76

38

I feel anxious that I will not be able to concentrate on work (school) due to sweat

0.76

29

When I high-five someone, I feel anxious that I may cause discomfort due to sweat

0.75