Factor analysis item loadings on the HADS-D and PHQ-9.
| HADS-D item loadings (n = 1030) | PHQ-9 item loadings (n = 1078) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Loading | Item | Loading |
| Still enjoy | 0.79 | Little interest | 0.71 |
| Laugh | 0.79 | Feeling down | 0.77 |
| Cheerful | 0.77 | Trouble sleeping | 0.61 |
| Slowed down | 0.63 | Tired | 0.65 |
| Appearance | 0.59 | Poor appetite | 0.61 |
| Look forward | 0.81 | Feeling bad about self | 0.67 |
| Enjoy book/radio/TV | 0.67 | Trouble concentrating | 0.68 |
| Slowing | 0.61 | ||
| Thoughts of self-harm | 0.54 | ||
HADS-D = depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. PHQ-9 = Patient Health Questionnaire.